El Yunque Rainforest Puerto Rico
El Yunque rainforest puerto rico waterfall   One of the many trails in the el yunque rainforest   Dwarf forest espaņol at the top of el yunque
   
Places to stay near the rainforest, el yunque lodging   boutique bed and breakfasts, ecolodge, luxury in the rainforest   rainforest treehouses, villa rentals, health and wellness center near el yunque
   
rainforest rivers   water taxi east puerto rico icacos key   the birds of puerto rico and the mountain birds
   
Puerto Rico beaches north east near el yunque   Palmer is the gateway town to el yunque el portalito is the Forest service office and showroom   The town of Luquillo with many restaurants and beaches
   
Biobay tours by kayaking the bioluminescent lagoon in Fajardo and Vieques   Taino Inian rock carvings   Mangrove forests of puerto rico
   
Old San Juan is a historical spanish colonial city rich in culture and useums and forts   Day trips by car and walking in eastern puerto rico   Vieques island has many beautiful beaches
   
CULTURE PUERTO RICO   SOUTHERN TOWNS    
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The Puerto Rico rainforest is a unique part of the U.S. National Forest System. The El Yunque tropical forest is located 20 minutes east of San Juan. This guide will tell you all about the rainforest, the NE beaches just below, little offshore islands and the lodging surrounding El Yunque, some of eastern Puerto Rico's nicest small inns, bed & breakfasts and ecolodge.

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EL YUNQUE RAINFOREST LEVELS:

  
• Sierra Palm Forest level of the forest, just below the dwarf forest. Walk through the Sierra Palms on your hike up to Mt. Britton. Cement path with occasional gazebos. From the Mt. Britton parking at the top of road #191. • Dwarf Forest lies at the very top of the El Yunque rainforest. Plants are unique and survive the extreme rainfall and constant wind.
• MT. Britton Tower is a favorite hiking trail with the tower destination and views over the mountains tops. 45 minutes up from the parking at the top of road #191. Sunny days you can see forever, cloudy days the clouds swirl around and below you! • Visitors Center The El Portal Visitors Center is presently closed due to hurricane Maria destruction. Visit El Portalito Temporary Center in PALMER
• Help the Rainforest various ecological threats and ways to help our environment.

Coqui Frogs Photos and a little about the Coquis.

NIGHT SYMPHONY
• Help the Turtles THE NEW wildlife reserve on the northeast corridor of Puerto Rico which is one of the most important turtle nesting sites for the Leatherback turtles in the Caribbean.

Rainforest, biobays, scenic lighthouse views, kayaking, hang gliding, zip lining.
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Nature Reserves Puerto Ricos many forests. There are more than 24 Reserves in the mountains and coastal areas and small offshore islands.

• Camping Camping permits must be picked up before going. Lists of camping facilities and cabins.

• FISHING Puerto Ricos' lakes are man made and offer excellent fresh water fishing. The lakes are stockted with bass and other fresh water varieties. Many nationalities and races make up the Culture of Puerto Rico from Spanish to native indian and African.

Coqui frog of Puerto Rico

 End of the Taino Kingdom A translation of a Spanish document concerning the last day of Taino rule.
• EXPLORE THE SOUTH The South coast of Puerto Rico offers a great variety of colonial architecture, historical churches, dry forest, scenic lighthouses and wonderful restaurants. • Yuiza and Loiza Legend of the last Taino Cacique in what is now the town of Loiza.
Letter from JFK In response to a letter from Luis Munoz Marin concerning the status of Commonwealth in Puerto Rico. Samuel Lind a painter and sculptor who concentrates on the culture of his Loiza heritage
Coffee and Agriculture, a little history Hammock Maker a visit with Alejandro, a traditional artisan who weaves hammocks and baskets.

Ponce and South Coast Ponce is a city rich in Spanish culture, the plaza, museums and churches.

Vejigantes Saints Day Celebration of Loiza Aldea and Ponce.

Maunabo Beaches Some of the more scenic views in PR surround the lighthouse at Punta Tuna.

 Three Kings Day A tradition that started before the modern day Christmas Day celebration
   
National Geographic quote: Puerto Rico, a semi-autonomous, internally self-governing U.S. territory, is an extraordinary island—an area smaller than Connecticut, mostly mountainous, with some 300 miles of coastline scalloped by soft sand beaches and lagoons easing into warm tropical water. Inland, rolling coastal plains rise abruptly into the Cordillera Central, a densely forested mountain range running parallel to the island's length and creating an unusual mix of climatic zones and ecosystems... Some of the oldest, most historically significant architecture in the Americas; world-class museums of art, history, and culture—
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