Puerto Rico isn’t just a place to vacation; it’s an oasis for deeper connections with the natural world and with yourself. Discover Puerto Rico and their agency of record R&R Partners teamed up with Matador Network to present the island through the eyes of a local in a three-part series, “Puerto Rico: Mountains to Coast,” streaming now on Matador Network and Roku.
Fitness instructor and Puerto Rico native Yara Gato gets away on a nature-driven road trip through the island’s seven ecosystems that offer both thrills and chill-outs. Bringing viewers along on her winding quest, Gato meets up with local guides to find active yet grounded experiences.
“Nature here is always changing. The light, the water, the sounds, the tides,” says Gato, in the series. “It’s all a rhythm we share. And when life gets too hectic, it brings me back to myself.”
The excursions include hiking through mountainous national forests to restorative waterfalls and pedaling over coastal mountain bike trails to pristine beaches. Gato and her guides explore other-worldly caves and scale limestone cliffs to rainforest observation towers where the “clouds are born.”
“Yara offers a uniquely Puerto Rican perspective on road tripping and outdoor recreation,” says Discover Puerto Rico CMO Storm Tussey. “She captures the Island not just as a place to explore, but as something to truly feel, where the rhythm of the road meets the sounds of nature, and every moment balances adrenaline with a sense of calm. Through her journey, viewers are invited to awaken their senses, immersing themselves in Puerto Rico’s textures, flavors, and energy, and to connect more deeply with the culture, lifestyle, and spirit that define the Island.”
Episode One: Trails and Climbs
El Yunque National Forest
Yokahú Tower
Vega Baha
Episode Two: Rivers and Reflections
Cascada Las Delicias
Toro Negro State Forest
Rio Tanamá
Episode Three: Finding the Flow and Letting Go
Wilderness Beach in Aguadilla
Rincón Domes Mountain Bike Trail
Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
“Yara goes surfing, mountain biking, rock climbing, snorkeling and more,” says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden. “This series really highlights Puerto Rico as a top-tier destination in the United States for both natural wonders and outdoor adventure.”
“Whether you’re new to the island or were born there, there’s always something new to experience in Puerto Rico.”
Watch “Puerto Rico: Mountains to Coast” on Matador Network or Roku.
