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Recreation

Our recreation opportunities are organized two ways: by activity and by corridor. Click the corridor name to see it's opportunities:

  • Road 191 North  - La Mina Recreation Area (Does not require Reservation)
  • Road 988 - Luquillo entrance (Does not require Reservation)
  • Road 186 - El Toro Scenic Byway (Does not require Reservation)
  • Road 191 South - Naguabo (Does not require Reservation)

Authorized / Permitted Tour Operators

Tour guide at Yokahu Tour

Looking for a tour or a tailor-made experience at El Yunque? Consult our directory of authorized tourism service providers. 

Risks of using unauthorized transport

Group of visitors at El Yunque

Learn why you should avoid using unauthorized transportation services when visiting the National Forest. 

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Angelito Trail

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
This short trail descends through Tabonuco trees in the lower montane forest to the federally designated “Wild and Scenic River,” the Río Mameyes. As you get closer, the roar of the rushing…

Baño de Oro

Site Temporarily Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning
Baño de Oro is a former swimming hole that is now a popular spot for photo opportunities. It was built in the mid-1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in pits previously excavated by…

Baño de Oro Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
This is a short trail that takes you along a river through lush forest. You will pass Baño de Oro and also old fish hatchery tanks from the 1930’s. These tanks were an attempt to breed trout, but…

Baño Grande

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
Baño Grande is located within the boundaries of the Mature Palo Colorado montane cloud wet forest and is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation distinctive of this environmental setting. The…

Big Tree Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Water Activities
The Big Tree Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail that is asphalt paved throughout and several rain/picnic shelters are located along the way. It is called the Big Tree Trail due to the large…

Caimitillo Recreation Area

Site Temporarily Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Stop for a scenic lunch at the Caimitillo Picnic Area before an easy stroll on Caimitillo Trail. The shelters along the Caimitillo Trail are located among lush tropical vegetation, creeks, and…

Caimitillo Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Along this trail you'll see giant tree ferns and sierra palms.  This trail originates about 100 feet south (up) from the Sierra Palm Visitor Center on PR 191, km 12.0. Parking is available in a…

El Portal de El Yunque Rainforest Center

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
Explore, Discover and Connect at El Portal de El Yunque. El Portal is the major visitor center of El Yunque National Forest and opened in 1996.  In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused structural…

El Portal Trail

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
A packed gravel interpretive nature trail that loops below the walkway of El Portal Visitor Center where you can explore the understory of the canopy and get some spectacular views of the lower…

El Toro Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
After an approximately three hour hike you will be one of the few who has reached the highest peak in the Luquillo Mountains, El Toro Peak. El Toro Trail connects with the Trade Winds National…