From Costa Real to the Caribbean Rain Forest "El Yunque".
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ENJOYING THE CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST
Nowhere in the world will your eyes observe a greater wealth of beauty than what is waiting for you in the rain forest in the Luquillo Mountains. According to ancient Indian Legend, the good sprit “Yuquiyu” reigned on his mighty mountain-top throne, protecting~ Puerto Rico and his people. The name Luquillo is derived from this god spirits Indian name. Many of the sights you will see today are the same as those that dazzled the first Spanish explorers more than 500 years ago. You’ll see 1,000-year-old trees, strange plants with exotic rainbow colored flowers, and thick vines with great masses of lush red blossoms waving~ in the coal breeze. From the heart of this breathtaking beauty you’ll hear the incessant, yet delightful, two-note chanting of the “Coqui”, the chattering of unseen tropical birds and, if you are lucky, the squawk of the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot. And, even though you may have already seen al the other wondrous sights this world has to offer, you will never forget the enchantment of. The Caribbean National Forest. Come Visit El Yunque Rainforest’s Recreation Area along Rd 191
Access Control Gate at La Coca Falls Opens 7:30 AM Closes 6:00 PM
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