Branches Through A River Path In El Yunque. El Yunque National Forest, Is A Forest Located In Northeastern Puerto Rico. It Is The Only Tropical Rain Forest In The United States National Forest System. The Forest Is Commonly Known As El Yunque, Which May Be Attributed To Either A Spanish Approximation Of The Aboriginal Taã­no Word Yu-Ke Which Means White Lands. The Second-Tallest Mountain Within El Yunque Is Also Named El Yunque. El Yunque National Rainforest Is Located On The Slopes Of The Sierra De Luquillo Mountains, Encompassing 28,000 Acres Of Land. El Toro, The Highest Mountain Peak In The Forest Rises 1,065 Metres Above Sea Level. Ample Rainfall (Over 200 Inches A Year In Some Areas) Creates A Jungle-Like Setting €” Lush Foliage, Crags, Waterfalls, And Rivers Are A Prevalent Sight. The Forest Has A Number Of Trails From Which The Jungle-Like Territory's Flora And Fauna Can Be Appreciated. El Yunque Is Also Renowned For Its Unique Taã­no Petroglyphs.

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