El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico

The El Yunque National Forest is a tropical rainforest in Puerto Rico, spanning nearly 29,000 acres. Known for its rich biological diversity, El Yunque National Forest houses a large collection of rare flora and fauna within its unique natural ecosystems. This lush rainforest in the Caribbean offers a temperate tropical climate year-round, resulting in a natural year-round growing season that creates a lush jungle environment. Geography within El Yunque ranges from mountain peaks and rushing streams to waterfalls, cliffs, and sandy shores.

As the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, the El Yunque National Forest annually draws thousands of visitors of all ages. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities and adventures, from hiking and camping to bird watching, zipline courses, scenic drives, and historical tours. Amongst El Yunque’s jungle-like atmosphere you’ll also find Taíno petroglyphs, remnants from the area’s ancient indiginous peoples.