Forest Reserves in Puerto Rico
National forest reserves are representative of the diverse microclimates and ecology available through the Puerto Rico territory. El Yunque National Rainforest, established in 1903, is the only tropical rainforest administered by the U.S. Forest service. Though El Yunque is the largest contiguous reserve on the Island, there are equally important natural areas designated and national patrimony protected from development. These areas include karst zone forest canopy, dry forest and dense coastal mangroves that area sanctuary to endemic species and fantastic recreational areas for hiking and getting up close with nature.
Monte Guilarte State Forest
Location: Adjuntas (Central region)
Bosque del Pueblo
Location: Adjuntas (Central)
Carite Forest
Location: Cayey ( Central)
Tres Picachos Trailhead
Location: Jayuya (Central)
Estatal Toro Negro
Location: Orocovis (Central)
El Yunque Rain Forest
Location: Rio Grande (East)
Cambalache State Forest
Location: Arecibo (Northern Karst Zone Forest)
Guajataca Tunnel
Avenida Noel EstradaLocation: Isabela (Northern Karst Zone Forest)
Guánica State Forest
Location: Guanica (Guánica Dry Coastal Forest- South)
Bosque Estatal de Aguirre
Location: Guayama (Mangrove Forest-South)
Bosque Estatal Susua
Location: Sabana Grande (Dry Inland Forest-South)
Boquerón State Forest
Location: Cabo Rojo (Wildlife Refuge-West)
Bosque Estatal de Maricao
Km 16.2 PR-120Location: Maricao (Tropical Forest-West)