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Caribbean National Forest

HC-01, Box 13490 | Rio Grande, 00745-9625, Puerto Rico
Ranked #12 of 328 attractions in Puerto Rico
5.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Forests
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Saint Louis, Missouri
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Very close to our hotel, it had just rained that morning, so the waterfalls and rivers were in full force. Little hiking area at the top and lots of photo ops. Fabulous BBQ places along the road on thwe way up. Unbelievable waterfalls. A MUST SEE IN PR!! More

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Columbia, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great! We loved every second we were there. Take the trail to the falls. You won't be disappointed, but you will get wet! More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

We stayed at the Wyndham Rio Mar and the Caribbean National Forest was right up the road. Note for anyone with motion sickness....this road can make the strongest stomach nauseous. There are a lot of turns and with the change in elevation one can become motion sick quick. Other than that, get to the top....keep driving by La Coca Falls... More

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Littleton, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

This is a unique experience of the rain forest that cannot be missed. Including stopping for lunch and pics, the round trip to the top was about 3 hours from the Palo Colorado Visitor Center (not the main visitor center). The quality of the trails are excellent with many rain/picnic shelters. I found the guides at both visitor centers to... More

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Sussex, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I was able to navigate the trail to the waterfall with no problem, but it is not a trek for the very young or old. The trail is steep and narrow! More

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knoxville
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

It was so pretty there! The only bad part was that there was a good amount of litter, even back on trails we saw beer cans, etc. Not a ton, but it was sad to see and we tried to pick up as much as we could. Take the trails less traveled. You will see as much beauty as the... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

I wish we had spent more time at visitor center. The staff was very nice and informative. We wanted to hike to the falls and so we left without seeing the film (other visitors recommended it). The first falls are along the road-stop and get photos. There is also a watch tower that has great views..worth a stop. We hiked... More

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Many trails to choose from; all with great views and lots of flora and fauna. Visitor center at entrance gate is worth checking out. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

great natural resource; nice hiking trails and vistas More

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Fajardo, Puerto Rico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

El Yunque was a wonderful place to hike and explore and swim under the waterfalls. More

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