El Yunque National Forest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
rainforest in near Río Grande, Puerto Rico
About El Yunque National Forest
Once you arrive at El Yunque National Forest be sure to stop by El Portal Visitor Center before hitting the trails. Take some time to grab some water, if you don't already have some, and a map while you're there. Make sure that you bring a bathing suit, a towel, some sunblock, and insect repellant. El Yunque National Forest, formerly known as the Caribbean National Forest, is in the rugged Sierra de Luquillo,40km (25mi)southeast of San Juan. The forest covers lands of the municipalities of Canóvanas, Las Piedras, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, and Río Grande. It gets its name from an Indian spirit Yuquiye (which means "Forest of Clouds") that gave the mountain that dominates the 28,000 acres of tropical forest. The forest was set aside in 1876 by the Spanish Crown, and represents one o
Top Attractions in El Yunque National Forest
Explore the best things to see and do in El Yunque National Forest:
- ★El Yunque Art Gallery
- ★La Mina Trail
Where to Stay in El Yunque National Forest
- 🏨Casa Cubuy
El Yunque National Forest Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: