El Yunque Rainforest Attractions Travel and Tourism

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Top: Regional: Caribbean: Puerto_Rico: Travel_and_Tourism: Attractions: El_Yunque_Rainforest:

• - Mountain that dominates the 28,000 acre tropical forest, located in the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, 40 km southeast of San Juan.
  
• - Provides a brief introduction with photos and maps.
  
• - Description of the various types of forests and photos.
  
• - Information includes the endangered Puerto Rican Parrots, bats, coquis and other species.
  
• - For the Taino indians, the Luquillo Mountain Range was a sacred place. The word "Yuke" means white lands in reference to the mountain tops which are usually covered by clouds.
  
• - Comprehensive look at the various types meant for students.
  
• - Professor Peter Johnson and his students took these pictures on a trip to PR. Map, photos, directions and a nice description of the rainforest.