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El Yunque
Where is El Yunque?
El Yunque
• It’s the only tropical rain forest in the US National Park system.
• Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States.
El Yunque• 28,000 acres• more than 240 species of trees• more than 13 miles of paths•No bikes, motorbikes, or horses allowed on trails•Camping allowed
El Yunque
El coquí is a frog specific to Puerto Rico. Its name comes from the sound it makes. Many poems, songs, and stories are written about the coquí.
El YunqueBoth of these are in danger of extinction: the Puerto Rican boa and the Puerto Rican parrot.
El Yunque: flora
El Yunque: trails
El Yunque: trails
• Vereda la Mina is the most popular trail.• Takes 30-45 minutes to walk one way• Ends at Cascada la Mina
El Yunque
