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El Yunque Rain Forest, one of very few rainforests in the U.S., is located in northeastern Puerto Rico high up on the slopes of the Sierra de Luquillo mountains. It covers 28,000 acres of land.
The highest peak, El Toro, rises 3,494 feet above sea level. Rainfall and high humidity create lush, dense jungle rich in tropical species and diverse ecosystems, including unique dwarf forest.
El Yunque is a popular tourist spot and excellent hiking trail allow visitors to enjoy waterfalls, dense foliage, rivers and crags, as well as Taino Indians petroglyphs. Two observation towers offer spectacular views. There are lodging opportunities at the edge of the rainforest, but not in it.
El Yunque, Carolina, Puerto Rico | 65664556, El Yunque National Forest 00979, Puerto Rico, Phone: 787-888-1880
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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