Puerto Rico

El Yunque National Forest

A lush tropical rainforest reserve known for its diverse ecosystem, including waterfalls, hiking trails, and rare wildlife like the coqui frog.

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No visit to San Juan is complete without visiting El Yunque National Forest: the only tropical rainforest in the US Forest System. Book a guided tour to explore some of the island’s best natural wonders and indulge in locally-made eats afterwards. In El Yunque, you’ll hike bamboo-lined trails, rope swing and jump from cliffs, and enjoy earth-made waterslides. Not to mention, there’s a slew of fresh waterfalls to bask in following the trek up. 

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El Yunque National Forest Guides

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El Yunque National Forest Articles

  • 19 of the Best Things to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico is a stunning island, and for American travelers it’s a no-passport-necessary paradise. Like much of the Caribbean, San Juan and its surrounding regions have beaches and waterfalls galore. The local cuisine is rooted in African, indigenous Taino, and European foodways and features plenty of fresh seafood, pork, plantains, rice, beans, and most importantly: […]

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