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El Yunque National Forest

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El Yunque National Forest [1] is in Puerto Rico .

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[edit] History

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[edit] Flora and fauna

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El Yunque National Forest is a cool, mountainous, and sub-tropical rainforest. The eastern portion of the Luquillo mountains get the most rain.

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There are no entrance fees to visit the forest, you just drive up, though El Portal Visitors Center cost $3 per person. A Forest Service one-hour guided tour cost a $5 donation.

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[edit][add listing] See

  • The El Yunque Art Gallery features very organic paintings and constructions by its artist, David. Located in Palmer a town on the highway road 191 near El Yunque.

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they have rainforests where you can hike,go kayaking,and guided scuba diving.

  • Enchanted Island Eco Tours (Michael Grasso), El Yunque Rainforest (Road 191 La Mina Recreational Area), 787-888-2887, [2]. Our "Rainforest Nature Walk to Waterfall Adventure" is an unforgettable adventure into the interior of the only Tropical Rainforest in the U.S. Forestry system locally known as the "El Yunque" 28,000 acres of lush plants, hardwood trees, cloud forests, dwarf forest, rivers, waterfalls, birds, insects, lizards and beautiful flowers along with a rich culture and historical background make for a breath taking day via our guided nature walks! Tour includes: two guides,safety pre walk orientation, backpacks,towels, snacks, cold bottled water. Tour duration is 3 hours.  edit

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  • Casa Cubuy. Billed as an "eco lodge", this is a relatively affordable retreat set on the southern outskirts of the forest. There is a waterfall a few hundred yards downhill from the resort and as the only access to it is the path from the lodge you have it all to yourself (and other lodge guests). Or, you can sit on a balcony and look out at a 180 degree sweep of rainforest covered hillsides. There are community-style meals served at the lodge and the kitchen is more than competent.  edit

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