El Yunque National Forest

Recreational Activities

A visit to El Yunque, the El Yunque National Forest is a special experience. We are the only tropical rainforest in the National Forest System. Only in El Yunque can you see giant tree ferns growing and tropical birds such as the Puerto Rican Parrot flying overhead. Only from El Yunque can you enjoy vistas of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.

About 1,250,000 people a year visit the forest. About half of our visitors are Puerto Ricans, including many family groups and school children. Our remaining visitors are from all over the world. Islanders typically visit the forest in the hot summer months of July and August when they take advantage of the cool river pools and shady picnic areas. Most of our off island visitors come during the winter and early spring months. Many cruise ship passengers take advantage of their day in Puerto Rico to take a tour into the heart of the forest. Our quiet times are mid April through mid June and September through October.

But whatever time of the year you visit our scenic roadways, picnic areas, nature trails, and the El Portal Rain Forest Center will be open and ready for your enjoyment. Please explore the links on this page to learn more about recreation opportunities on the El Yunque National Forest.

• El Portal Visitor Center
• Fishing Information
• Scenic Viewing
• Hiking in the Tropical Rain Forest
• Water Play
• Picnicking in our local Recreational Areas
• Rent-A-Ranger Interpretive Program
• Forest Adventure Tours Interpretive Program
• Camping
  

USDA Forest Service - El Yunque National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 02 July 2008 at 10:53:08 EDT