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El Yunque National Forest
El Bosque Nacional El Yunque es el único bosque tropical lluvioso que pertenece al sistema de bosques nacionales. Con sus casi 29,000 acres, es uno de los de menor tamaño en extensión territorial, sin embargo es uno de los bosques nacionales de mayor diversidad biologica.
The El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the national forest system. At nearly 29,000 acres, it is one of the smallest in size, yet one of the most biologically diverse. Come experience the breathtaking scenery, clear mountain rivers, and outdoor recreation opportunities year round.
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Driving Directions to the Main Entrance to the Forest on Road PR 191 North in Rio Grande: From the Airport/San Juan:
Enter the Román Baldorioty de Castro highway (PR-26) toward the east. The highway will merge into highway PR-66 (toll road). Continue on PR-66 until it ends and turn right onto PR-3 East. Stay on PR-3 for approximately 6.3 km. After entering Rio Grande, you will turn right at the light onto Calle Principal (PR-955). Take your first left onto PR-191 to continue to the forest. Continue on 191 up the mountain until you reach the entrance sign for El Yunque National Forest.
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Permits info
Facilities
Boletos para El Portal Centro de Visitantes / El Portal Visitor Center Tickets Ticket Facility
PR 988 Facility
Road 988 provides access to Puente Roto Day Use Area & Angelito Trail. Angelito Trail is currently open and provides access to the Río Mameyes, a wild and scenic river.
PR 9966 Facility
This road provides access to the El Verde area of the Forest along Rd 186.
El Yunque Rock Facility
Hiking time is approximately 2 hours from trailhead
Las Cabezas Observation Point Facility
Panoramic views at mid elevations can be seen just off the road at the Las Cabezas de San Juan vista point, a road side stop on PR 191 you will encounter as you are descending from the recreation area.
Juan Diego Facility
Located on PR191 at Km 9.0, this area providesa short path to a natural pool. Due to limited capacity, the maximum time allowed for parking in this area is 30 minutes. Parking is only in designated areas.
Palo Colorado Information Center & Picnic Area Facility
The Palo Colorado Interpretive Site is the most visited area of the entire Forest. Because of this, we recommend that you visit this site on a weekday or during the spring or fall months when there are fewer visitors. The site includes an information center, an Eastern National satellite store, picnic shelters, and a trail that leads to the La Mina Waterfall. Hours from 9:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
La Coca Falls Facility
Please Note: La Coca Falls viewing area is open. La Coca Falls Trail though currently reamins closed as crews are working on repairing the road past the upper parking lot.
At an elevation of 1, 476 feet (450 meters) above sea level, La Coca Falls is the first spectacular feature seen by the visitor traveling up to the Forest (PR 191, km. 8.1 and km 8.2). The waters of La Coca Falls drop 85 feet (26 meters) onto a huge rock formation at the bottom of the falls. This is an excellent spot to take photos.
Yokahu Tower Facility
Panoramic views of the coast and the rain forest can be enjoyed from this historic observation tower located at mid elevation along road 191.
Reservaciones para El Yunque / El Yunque Reservations Ticket Facility
NOTA: Comenzando el 20 de diciembre del 2021 se requerirá un boleto de reservación para acceso al Área Recreativa de La Mina (El Yunque).
• Cualquiera que haya hecho una reservación para esas fechas aún podrá acceder al Área Recreativa La Mina. CADA RESERVACION FUTURA ES POR VEHICULO, NO POR PERSONA.
Cada vehículo que vaya a entrar en el Área Recreativa La Mina (comenzando en la Cascada La Coca KM 8.1 PR 191) necesitará un boleto válido para la fecha de entrada.
NOTE: Restarting on December 20, 2021 a valid reservation ticket will be required to access the La Mina Recreation Area (El Yunque).
• Anyone that made a reservation for those dates will still be able to access the La Mina Recreation Area.
EACH FUTURE RESERVATION IS PER VEHICLE, NOT PER PERSON. Each vehicle entering the La Mina Recreation Area (starting at La Coca Falls KM 8.1 PR 191) will need a valid ticket for the date of entry.
El Bosque Nacional El Yunque, ubicado en Puerto Rico, es el único bosque tropical lluvioso en el Sistema de Bosques Nacionales de los Estados Unidos. Se diferencia de los demás bosques nacionales por su clima tropical durante todo el año, y su inmensa biodiversidad.
Estas montañas son cuna de algunas de las mejores oportunidades de recreación en la isla. Se puede llegar a torres de observación, cascadas, al bosque de nubes y ríos desde el Area Recreativa La Mina.
Puede visitar El Yunque durante todo el año, excepto el 25 de diciembre, o durante días donde las condiciones del tiempo no lo permitan, por su seguridad.
Located on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, the El Yunque National Forest is the sole tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. It differs significantly from all the other U.S. National Forests because of its year-round tropical climate and immense biodiversity.
These mountains are home to some of the best recreation opportunities on the island. Observation towers, waterfalls, the cloud forest and refreshing rivers are all accessible from the La Mina Recreation Area.
El Yunque is a year round destination. The forest is closed on December 25th and during extreme weather or other significant natural events.
