El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest

El Yunque National Forest Tours and Tickets

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El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest under the protection of the US Forest Service, as well as the largest nature reserve in densely populated Puerto Rico. Situated in the mist-wreathed Luquillo Mountains—where year-round precipitation ensures lush, green landscapes and a healthy diversity of animal life—El Yunque is home to the rare Puerto Rican parrot and the coqui frog, whose distinctive croak provides El Yunque's soundtrack.

  • Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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What are people saying about El Yunque National Forest

Cassandra_H, Dec 2024
Beautiful tour despite...
Beautiful tour despite conditions not allowing us to do the waterslide. Guides were clear about safety concern and made excursion fun and memorable even with the change.
Tifanny_P, Nov 2024
Great time!
Gabriel is the best tour guide on this planet! He gave us a safe guide through the rainforest after it had been raining for a few hours and safety took us through the muddy path to the waterfalls. Honestly would’ve slipped a lot more times if he wasn’t there to help haha.
Aidan_F, Nov 2024
A great day trip
David, our driver/tour guide was excellent and had our safety in mind. He got in the water himself and demonstrated how to go down the slides.
Kawanda_W, Nov 2024
Rainforest/hike
Andrea and Jesus were awesome guides, they educated us on things throughout the Rainforest and was very thorough with the safety aspect of things. I definitely would recommend this excursion.
People Also Ask
Q:Can you go to El Yunque without a reservation?
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No, you can’t go to El Yunque National Forest’s main recreation area without a reservation. If you’re wanting to go to the main recreation area on Road 191 North in Rio Grande, you’ll have to plan ahead and book your reservations online. If you show up without one, you’ll be turned away.
Q:Can you swim in El Yunque?
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Yes, you can swim in El Yunque, and the national forest even has more than five designated swimming areas for visitors to enjoy. Check the weather forecast on the day you’re planning to go swimming as flash flooding can occur with little warning.
Q:What should I wear to El Yunque?
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You should wear clothing that’s comfortable to explore in as you’ll be walking and hiking around. Pick out a pair of shoes with good grip because if the weather is bad or the trails are wet, things can get slippery.
Q:How long does it take to hike El Yunque?
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If you’re hiking El Yunque Trail, keep in mind it will take you about an hour to complete. This trail is one the national forest’s most strenuous hikes, with 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of paved and gravel paths. The forest’s easiest trail to walk is the Caimitillo Trail.
Q:Can you drive through El Yunque?
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No, driving through the rain forest isn’t possible as all the trails within the forest are walking or hiking trails only and cars aren’t allowed. You can take road 191 up to the rain forest by car, but parking is limited within the El Yunque National Forest.
Q:Do I need hiking shoes for El Yunque?
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No, you don’t necessarily need hiking boots for a visit to El Yunque, but you’ll still want to wear some sort of hiking shoes or athletic running or walking shoes like sneakers. You could also wear hiking sandals if you don't mind your feet getting dirty.