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El Yunque Rain Forest, El Yunque National Forest

4.7
#1 of 187 in Parks in Puerto Rico
Must see · Forest · Nature / Park
Discover a lush tropical escape by hiking El Yunque Rain Forest, noted for its remarkable biological diversity. The only tropical rainforest under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, this verdant area shelters more than 400 plant species, many of which you can see by hiking any one of a dozen well-maintained hiking trails. An interpretative visitor's center highlights the importance of this sprawling forest, while picnic pavilions ensure enough space to rest and contemplate the significance of this green kingdom in eastern Puerto Rico. Check the website for suggested family-friendly hikes and a printable brochure explaining the history of the forest. Before you head to El Yunque National Forest, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly El Yunque National Forest planning tool, to make sure you see all that El Yunque National Forest has to offer, including El Yunque Rain Forest.
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Tours to El Yunque Rain Forest

FROM $155 BOOK WITH VIATOR El Yunque Rainforest Off the Beaten Path and Bio Bay Kayaking Combo Tour
4.6
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $92 BOOK WITH VIATOR El Yunque Rainforest Guided Hiking with Waterfall Tour
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR El Yunque Off the Beaten Path Hiking Tour
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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El Yunque Rain Forest reviews

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  • By GregMeyer88
    Luckily, My wife bought tickets online months prior to our visit. That is a must. We did a difficult slippery muddy hike, La Coca - 3 hours, and a simple hike, Mt Britton tower 1 .5 hours. They both.....  more »
  • By endoedibles
    Known as the only tropical rainforest in North America El Yunque National Forest is a 35-minute drive from San Juan, though in pandemic times guests will spend twice that long waiting to have...  more »
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  • By Ramon Ombrellino
    The place is beautiful, I personally do not think a national park should have a rating they're all amazing all should be visited. El Yunque is a breath of fresh air especially from NYC even San Juan. You can enter the park gates or stay on a private property in the forest and explore yourself. Some of the most amazing views and peaceful scenery
  • By Erik Alicea
    When the weather holds up like it did for us today, the views are spectacular. You are high up in the mountains to view most of the island. The hike is long (about an hour) but for physically fit people, it could be easier. Unfortunately because of the pandemic some areas were closed.
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Popular things to do in El Yunque National Forest

Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls) ©
Waterfall
Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls)
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yokahu Observation Tower ©
Observation Deck
Yokahu Observation Tower
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
La Coca Falls ©
Waterfall
La Coca Falls
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
The Mine Trail (La Mina)
Hiking Trail
The Mine Trail (La Mina)
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from El Yunque National Forest

Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay ©
Water Body
Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay
Fajardo
3.4
Duration: 4 hours
Palomino Island ©
Island
Palomino Island
Las Croabas
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Kayaking / Canoeing
Kayaking & Canoeing
Fajardo
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan ©
Nature / Park
Reserva Natural Cabezas de San Juan
Fajardo
4.6
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in El Yunque National Forest

El Yunque ©
Mountain
El Yunque
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Big Tree Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Big Tree Trail
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
El Portal Tropical Forest Center ©
Specialty Museum
El Portal Tropical Forest Center
3.6
Duration: 1 hour
Mount Britton Trail
Hiking Trail
Mount Britton Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in El Yunque National Forest

Luquillo Mountain Range
Mountain
Luquillo Mountain Range
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Juan Diego Falls ©
Waterfall
Juan Diego Falls
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
El Toro ©
Mountain
El Toro
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Parks in El Yunque National Forest

Angelito Trail
Nature / Park
Angelito Trail
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min

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