Caribbean National Forest Family Travel Guide

Caribbean National Forest Family Travel Guide

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Caribbean National Forest
Part of the Luquillo mountain range, El Yunque is divided into four forests: Tabonuco, Palo Colorado, Palma Sierra, and En Las Nubes (Puerto Rico Tourism)

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Caribbean National Forest Family Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

  • Stroll through the treetops on a 60-foot elevated walkway
  • Learn about the only U.S. tropical rain forest at the El Portal Rain Forest Center
  • Take a short hike to a waterfall and swim in the natural pool
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the lush rain forest from an observation tower
  • Swim at nearby Luquillo Beach


Caribbean National Forest Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
Just outside urban San Juan, Puerto Rico's natural and man-made wonders await exploration. El Yunque, about an hour east of San Juan, and officially called the Caribbean National Forest, is the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system. The 28,000-acre preserve takes its name from Yuquiye, an Indian spirit, meaning "forest of the clouds." Read More


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The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel Spa and Casino

6961 Avenue of the Governors
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979 Map

Distance: 17.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa A Wyndham Grande Resort

6000 Rio Mar Boulevard
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 00745-6100 Map

Distance: 6.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino

5961 ISLA VERDE AVENUE
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979 Map

Distance: 18.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Playa Balneario Luquillo

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Route 3
Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Balneario de Luquillo is considered by many to be one of the most popular public beaches in... Read More
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El Yunque

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Road 191, off Hwy 3
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: One of the oldest protected areas in the Western Hemisphere, this pristine expanse looks much as it... Read More

Airports

Major Airports near Caribbean National Forest

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 17.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Caribbean National Forest

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 23.1 map
Ponce Mercedita Airport 45.7 map
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 54.0 map

Flight Deals to Caribbean National Forest

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $205
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $220
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $229
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) $255
Charlotte (CLT) to San Juan (SJU) $259


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