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Bosque Nacional El Yunque

National forest · East coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System: cloud-capped peaks of the Sierra de Luquillo, waterfalls, observation towers and trails a 45-minute drive from San Juan.

Nature in this area

  1. Pico El YunquePeak84
  2. Torre de Los PicachosViewpoint78
  3. Torre Mount BrittonViewpoint75
  4. Torre de YokahúViewpoint63
  5. Cascada La MinaWaterfall59
  6. Sendero El AngelitoTrail53
  7. Cascada La CocaWaterfall47
  8. Centro de Visitantes Palo ColoradoVisitor center47
  9. Charca Las Damas (sendero El Angelito)Swimming hole47
  10. El PortalVisitor center47
  11. Cascadas de Juan DiegoWaterfall44
  12. Puente RotoSwimming hole41

Sights in this area

  1. Baño GrandeRuins50
  2. Baño de OroRuins46

Amenities

  • Visitor center
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Guided tours

Tips

  • The main road (PR-191) needs a timed entry reservation on recreation.gov in busy seasons; book ahead.
  • It rains almost every afternoon: bring a rain jacket and shoes with grip.
  • Arrive early: the parking lots of the trailheads fill up by mid-morning.