Discover
El Yunque
Waterfalls, observation towers, and trails among giant ferns.
The forest that gives us our name
Nearly 29,000 acres of rainforest cover the Sierra de Luquillo. It rains here almost every day, ferns grow as tall as trees, and the call of the coquí accompanies you along every trail.
Waterfalls, observation towers, and trails among giant ferns. The forest’s main entrance is here, on PR-191.
Forest access
According to the Forest Service, entry to the PR-191 recreation corridor is free and currently does not require a reservation. Visitor capacity is subject to parking limitations and construction work.
El Portal Visitor Center
The visitor center’s published hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It opens daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Three Kings Day.
El Portal charges an admission fee separate from the free access to the recreation corridor. Check current fees directly with the Forest Service.
Before you go
The recreation corridor closes at 5:00 p.m. The Forest Service recommends starting your departure at least 15 minutes before closing.
Check alerts and trail conditions before your visit. Access conditions may change.
Accessibility
The Forest Service reports that El Portal’s facilities are accessible and that one trail has been adapted for people with varying physical abilities.
Official source
Information consulted in the Forest Service’s frequently asked questions on November 12, 2026. The source lists an update of April 2, 2025; check current alerts before traveling.
Images of El Yunque
