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What is a tropical rain forest?
A tropical rain forest is a forest occurring inside the World's
equatorial regions in areas of heavy rainfall. They are restricted
between the latitudes 22.5° N and 22.5° S of the equator, in other
words, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer or
1,400 mi. North and South of the Equator.
A tropical rain forest is a forest occurring inside the World's
equatorial regions in areas of heavy rainfall. They are restricted
between the latitudes 22.5° N and 22.5° S of the equator, in other
words, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer or
1,400 mi. North and South of the Equator.
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JOURNEYS: CARIBBEAN; Barefoot in the Caribbean? Not on These Hikes
By STEFANI JACKENTHAL
Published: February 12, 2006
Puerto Rico
With 28,000 acres of tropical forest to explore, the Caribbean National Forest, 24 miles
southeast of San Juan, is a hiker's paradise. Known locally as El Yunque -- named for an Indian
spirit, Yuquiye, meaning Forest of Clouds -- it is one of the oldest forest reserves in the Western
Hemisphere. Also, one of the wettest, so bring rain gear.
There are more than 24 miles of recreational trails, from one-mile walking paths to slick rocky
trails within a rain forest that echoes with the calls of tree frogs and exotic birds, including the
endangered Puerto Rican parrot. Misty waterfalls are surrounded by tropical flowers and giant
bright-green ferns and trees.
Specializing in bird-watching hikes, AdvenTours, 787-889-0251 or 787-530-8311 (cellphone),
www.adventourspr.com, has multilingual guides fluent in English and Spanish, who can identify
dozens of species of exotic birds. The two-hour hike (round trip) to La Mina Falls for a refreshing
splash in the pool is a popular moderate option, while the four-to-five-hour (round trip) trek to
Mount Britton promises a more challenging day. There are also a variety of night hikes in El
Yunque that combine strolls on easy trails with living-history tours of Taíno Indians and ritual
re-enactments, bird watching and identifying wildlife under the star-lit sky.
The New York Times [March 20, 2007]
By STEFANI JACKENTHAL
Published: February 12, 2006
Puerto Rico
With 28,000 acres of tropical forest to explore, the Caribbean National Forest, 24 miles
southeast of San Juan, is a hiker's paradise. Known locally as El Yunque -- named for an Indian
spirit, Yuquiye, meaning Forest of Clouds -- it is one of the oldest forest reserves in the Western
Hemisphere. Also, one of the wettest, so bring rain gear.
There are more than 24 miles of recreational trails, from one-mile walking paths to slick rocky
trails within a rain forest that echoes with the calls of tree frogs and exotic birds, including the
endangered Puerto Rican parrot. Misty waterfalls are surrounded by tropical flowers and giant
bright-green ferns and trees.
Specializing in bird-watching hikes, AdvenTours, 787-889-0251 or 787-530-8311 (cellphone),
www.adventourspr.com, has multilingual guides fluent in English and Spanish, who can identify
dozens of species of exotic birds. The two-hour hike (round trip) to La Mina Falls for a refreshing
splash in the pool is a popular moderate option, while the four-to-five-hour (round trip) trek to
Mount Britton promises a more challenging day. There are also a variety of night hikes in El
Yunque that combine strolls on easy trails with living-history tours of Taíno Indians and ritual
re-enactments, bird watching and identifying wildlife under the star-lit sky.
The New York Times [March 20, 2007]
| As of April 2, 2007, the official name of this rainforest changed from Caribbean National Forest (CNF) to El Yunque National Forest (EYNF) due to an executive order signed by President Bush. To learn more about the original name of this forest, click here. |
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El Yunque National Forest, is
located in the mountains of Luquillo
at 18º10´N, 65º30´W. It is the only
tropical rain forest in the US
National Forest System. In El
Yunque you will find an average of
97 inches of rain during the year in
the lower lands with approximately
185 inches in the highest
elevations (El Toro Peak, 3,523´).
located in the mountains of Luquillo
at 18º10´N, 65º30´W. It is the only
tropical rain forest in the US
National Forest System. In El
Yunque you will find an average of
97 inches of rain during the year in
the lower lands with approximately
185 inches in the highest
elevations (El Toro Peak, 3,523´).
Although the rain forest is important for its biodiversity, for Puerto Ricans
it is a sacred place. When the Spaniards arrived in 1493 the good spirit
"Yocahú Bagua Maorocotí" reigned on the sacred mountain of Yuké,
protecting the land of Borikén (Puerto Rico) and the Greater Antilles.
While other companies offer sightseeing tours of El Yunque, AdvenTours
shares Nature with our visitors through our different and unique programs
with a Naturalist Guide. These programs are tailor made for individuals
(bird watching, ecotour, night hike, the hybrid) or private groups (biking
adventures and trekking expeditions, plus we honor our ancestors with a
Taíno Ceremony--Areyto--under the stars).
Whether you want to explore and learn more about El Yunque on you own
or with one of our Naturalist Guide, we invite you to navigate through this
section using the provided links. The first five options (Bird Watching,
Night Hikes, EcoTour, Hidden Wonders, and The Hybrid) are available
on a private basis for individuals, but they are also available for groups.
The last two alternatives, Hiking and Adventure, are only available for
groups or extended families. Remember, we do not mix clients. Once
you reserve a date, we will not offer the tour to anybody else.
it is a sacred place. When the Spaniards arrived in 1493 the good spirit
"Yocahú Bagua Maorocotí" reigned on the sacred mountain of Yuké,
protecting the land of Borikén (Puerto Rico) and the Greater Antilles.
While other companies offer sightseeing tours of El Yunque, AdvenTours
shares Nature with our visitors through our different and unique programs
with a Naturalist Guide. These programs are tailor made for individuals
(bird watching, ecotour, night hike, the hybrid) or private groups (biking
adventures and trekking expeditions, plus we honor our ancestors with a
Taíno Ceremony--Areyto--under the stars).
Whether you want to explore and learn more about El Yunque on you own
or with one of our Naturalist Guide, we invite you to navigate through this
section using the provided links. The first five options (Bird Watching,
Night Hikes, EcoTour, Hidden Wonders, and The Hybrid) are available
on a private basis for individuals, but they are also available for groups.
The last two alternatives, Hiking and Adventure, are only available for
groups or extended families. Remember, we do not mix clients. Once
you reserve a date, we will not offer the tour to anybody else.
What makes El Yunque so special?
El Yunque was selected amongst the 28 new
Natural Wonders of the World.
Located in la Sierra de Luquillo and with approximately
29,000 acres of land, El Yunque National Forest is one of
the most important places in Puerto Rico due to its
biological diversity.
NOAA - Puerto Rico Mean Annual Precipitation
(1971-2000)
El Yunque was selected amongst the 28 new
Natural Wonders of the World.
Located in la Sierra de Luquillo and with approximately
29,000 acres of land, El Yunque National Forest is one of
the most important places in Puerto Rico due to its
biological diversity.
 | Endemic Birds | |
| Approximately 35 species of migratory birds | |
| Habitat of several endangered species, plus | |
| Over 240 species of native trees (88 are rare and | |
| 23 endemic to the Forest) | ||
| 50 species of native orchids, including world´s | |
| smallest orchid | ||
| Over 150 species of ferns | |
| 127 species of terrestrial vertebrate | |
| 14 different lizard species | |
| Over 1,200 insects | |
| 10 aquatic invertebrates | |
| 7 species of fish | |
| 9 species of freshwater shrimp | |
| 1 freshwater crab |
NOAA - Puerto Rico Mean Annual Precipitation
(1971-2000)
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