El Yunque, Puerto Rico
- El Yunque, Puerto Rico
Infobox Mountain
Name=El Yunque
Photo=El Yunque Puerto Rico.jpg| Caption=Morning mist in El Yunque rainforest, Puerto Rico
Elevation=1,080 metres (3,526 feet)
Location=Luquillo, Puerto Rico
Range =Sierra de Luquillo
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|18.38|N|65.87|W|type:mountain
Topographic
Type=|Age=
First ascent= | Easiest route= hike:"This article refers to the mountain. For information on the national forest, seeEl Yunque National Forest ."El Yunque is perhaps the most famous peak in
Puerto Rico despite not being the tallest, measuring 3,526 feet above sea level (Cerro de Punta , measuring 4,390 ft, is the tallest peak in the island.). Themountain is located in theSierra de Luquillo , and is part of theEl Yunque National Forest (known as Caribbean National Forest until April 2, 2007).The true sub-tropical rainforest lies completely within the boundaries of the El Yunque National Forest, part of the
U.S. Forest Service . It consists of a small crescent shaped band that lies over the tops of the peaks of the forest, located near to eastern end of Puerto Rico. At the top of the rainforest lies a narrower band of dwarf forest in which plant life is stunted due to a thinner layer of soil at higher elevations on the rocky mountain, as well as higher winds. Many well marked trails make it easy to explore.ee also
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El Yunque National Forest External links
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