El Yunque National Forest

Welcome to the only tropical rainforest in the National Forest System, Puerto Rico’s majestic El Yunque National Forest.

Flora and Fauna: El Yunque National Forest, located roughly 3,500 feet above sea level and receiving upwards of 200 inches of rain each year, helps protect the home of numerous and unique life forms. The plant life of El Yunque National Forest consists of over 240 tree species(88 of which are rare and 23 of which are only known to grow in this forest), 150 fern species, and hundreds of small animals many of which are not known to exist anywhere else on Earth. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors El Yunque National Forest boasts over 24 miles of trails, the magnificent La Coca Falls, and so much more. Come on out and have a blast!