The Sierra de Luquillo mountains loom over El Yunque National Forest, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the final stop on the new NorEste Trail—the first multiday backpacking route in Puerto Rico.

One of El Yunque’s strengths is its ability to please a wide range of travelers. Dedicated nature lovers and hikers could spend days exploring the trails and biodiversity of the forest.

Hike in El Yunque National Forest is ranked #11 out of 25 things to do in Puerto Rico. See pictures and our review of Hike in El Yunque National Forest.

Other trails in El Yunque If you’re skilled at hiking, or just have a lot of time to spend at the rainforest, there are some other trails you can hike. There are 13 total, so we’ll give you a ...

Hiking through El Yunque is all about being in touch with the earth — and in our case, that meant wet earth. Recent rainfall can make trails extremely muddy and slippery, adding an element of ...

Tourist Missing in Puerto Rico Rainforest After Getting Separated from Group During Hike Abdur Rahman, a 64-year-old man who lives in Wisconsin, went missing in El Yunque on Sunday, Feb 23 ...

You’ve heard of forest bathing. Now try forest therapy. There are nearly two dozen certified trails around the world that guide visitors to engage with nature in ways that benefit their health ...

The Angelito Trail and Mount Britton Trail & Tower in El Yunque National Forest El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System, is a top destination for nature enthusiasts.

“El Yunque” is said by some to translate to “Yuke” or “white lands,” which the indigenous Taino saw enveloping the mountain-looking peak of the forest. Puerto Rico is a country with ...