Peccas Helado Artesanal

Top choice in El Yunque


After a hot and sweaty hike through El Yunque, this artisan ice-cream shop makes the perfect stop-off. All the flavorsome ice creams, sorbets, shakes and frozen yogurts are made from natural ingredients, so go for something nice, perhaps a zesty mango sorbet, or something naughty like coco-whiskey ice cream. It does delicious pancakes too.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby El Yunque attractions

1. Playa Luquillo

2.75 MILES

Along with its must-visit kioskos, Luquillo is synonymous with its fabulous – and hugely popular – beach. Set on a calm, northwest-facing bay and…

2. Las Paylas

3.37 MILES

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3. La Coca Falls

3.54 MILES

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4. Playa La Pared

3.62 MILES

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5. Yokahú Tower

3.98 MILES

This 65ft, Moorish-looking stone tower was built as a lookout in 1962. It's the first good spot for vistas of the islands to the east, but there are…

6. La Mina Falls

4.63 MILES

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7. Baño Grande & Baño de Oro

4.83 MILES

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8. El Yunque National Forest

5.33 MILES

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