El Yunque Rainforest
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Must-Do Experience,
Walking/Hiking,
National Park
El Yunque Rainforest is the only tropical rainforest under the protection of the US Forest Service and also the largest nature reserve in densely-populated Puerto Rico. It is situated in the mist-wreathed Luquillo Mountains where year-round precipitation ensures lush, green landscapes and a healthy diversity of animal life. This includes mongooses, non-venomous snakes, the rare Puerto Rican Parrot and the Coqui frog whose distinctive croak provides El Yunque’s soundtrack.
El Portal Rain Forest Center provides a good introduction to the area. There you can pick up a map and set out on well-defined walking trails which will take you past such sights as the La Coca Falls and the observation points of Yokahú Tower and Mount Britton Lookout Tower.
Latest Reviews
Review by Raquel M, May 2013
Doing what: El Yunque Rainforest Half-Day Trip from San Juan
Great trip. The tour guide was very courteous and helpful. Very informative tour.
Review by Claire G, May 2013
Doing what: El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Beach from San Juan
guide, manuel, was fantastic. el yunque was beautiful and the guide got us in and out ahead of the crowds. great pictures too. the lunch place was excellent, authentic, and cheap! luquillo beach is beautiful and also has lots of cheap food!
Review by Brent P, April 2013
Doing what: El Yunque Rainforest Half-Day Trip from San Juan
Nice tour guide - nice tour
Practical Info
El Yunque National Forest (formerly Caribbean National Forest), is in the northeast of Puerto Rico, less than an hour’s drive from San Juan.
