Forest road tourEl Yunque National Forest: The Road 191 Corridor - Half Day
4.98 49 reviews 98% five stars
- 4.5 hours
- Up to 14
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup or meeting point
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $95 per person
San Juan to El Yunque
El Yunque National Forest is 30.2 miles from Old San Juan's Pier 4 area, measured to El Portal Rainforest Center. Allow 49 minutes without traffic for the drive.
30.2 miOld San Juan to El Portal
49 minThat drive without traffic
PR-191The road in, from PR-3 at Palmer
Driving time to El Yunque
Driving to El Portal takes 49 minutes from Old San Juan or 41 minutes from SJU airport, without traffic.
- Old San Juan piers49 min
- Pan American Pier46 min
- Condado43 min
- SJU airport41 min
- Isla Verde40 min
- Fajardo24 min
- Luquillo15 min
| From | El Portal, km 4 | La Coca Falls, km 8.1 | Angelito Trail, PR-988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old San Juan piers | 30.2 mi, 49 min | 31 mi, 53 min | 35.1 mi, 60 min |
| Pan American Pier | 29.2 mi, 46 min | 30 mi, 50 min | 34.2 mi, 57 min |
| Condado | 27.7 mi, 43 min | 28.5 mi, 47 min | 32.7 mi, 54 min |
| Isla Verde | 25.4 mi, 40 min | 26.2 mi, 43 min | 30.4 mi, 51 min |
| SJU airport | 23.2 mi, 41 min | 24 mi, 45 min | 28.2 mi, 52 min |
| Fajardo | 12.5 mi, 24 min | 14.8 mi, 28 min | 9.8 mi, 21 min |
| Luquillo | 6.9 mi, 15 min | 9.2 mi, 19 min | 6.1 mi, 15 min |
These route estimates use OpenStreetMap road data. They exclude traffic and stops. Some use PR-186 and PR-9966. They may differ from the recommended drive through Palmer.
How to drive from San Juan to El Yunque
Drive from San Juan via PR-26 and PR-66, then follow PR-3 to Palmer and turn onto PR-191. El Portal's access road is on the right. La Coca Falls is farther along PR-191 at km 8.1.
Route estimates may use PR-186 and PR-9966. The Forest Service warns of poor road conditions on PR-186. For El Portal, follow PR-3 through Palmer to PR-191.
How to get to El Yunque without a car
Our pick: a tour with transport from San Juan if you have no car and want the PR-191 corridor. Your cab driver must hold a forest permit, so ask before you book.
La Coca gate and El Portal are not authorized rideshare pickup or drop-off points. Visitors have walked for hours seeking a ride back. Arrange your return transport before you go.
The Luquillo side and the PR-186 side
PR-988 serves the Luquillo side, with Angelito Trail at km 3.6. PR-988 is under construction. From PR-3 in Luquillo, follow PR-992 and PR-991, turn left on PR-983, then right on PR-988.
PR-186 reaches El Toro Trail at km 10.8. PR-186 has poor road conditions. The Río Espíritu Santo bridge is at km 18.9 on PR-186. PR-9966 connects PR-186 with PR-191.
El Yunque tours from San Juan
We compared all 162 El Yunque tours and kept 71 on reviews and ratings. How we pick tours
Forest road tour
Forest road tourEl Yunque Rainforest Guided Day Tour from San Juan
4.80 527 reviews 89% five stars
- 5 hours
- Up to 14
- English
- Hotel pickup
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $75 per person
Forest road tourEl Yunque National Forest Guided Tour with Transport
4.78 538 reviews 86% five stars
- 5 hours
- Up to 14
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup or meeting point
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $80 per person
People also ask
How far is El Yunque from San Juan?
The road distance from Old San Juan's Pier 4 area to El Portal in El Yunque is 30.2 miles. Your drive takes 49 minutes without traffic. SJU airport to El Portal is 23.2 miles by road, taking 41 minutes without traffic.
Can you take an Uber to El Yunque?
We do not recommend Uber to El Portal in El Yunque, 30.2 miles from Old San Juan's Pier 4 area. La Coca gate and El Portal are not authorized rideshare pickup or drop-off points. Visitors have walked for hours seeking a ride back. Ask about a forest permit before you hire a cab.
Is there a bus from San Juan to El Yunque?
For San Juan to El Yunque's PR-191 corridor, we recommend a car or tour over a public bus. Public transport is designed for the San Juan metro area. El Portal is 30.2 miles from Old San Juan's Pier 4 area. If you book a tour, check that your San Juan pickup is included.
Are there tolls between San Juan and El Yunque?
PR-66 has tolls on the drive between San Juan and El Yunque. Metropistas lists car tolls of $1.70 at Carolina and $1.10 at Río Grande in each direction on PR-66. Passing both main toll plazas costs $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Rental company fees are extra. Rental cars carry an AutoExpreso tag. Your rental company sets its own toll billing fee.
Can you drive through El Yunque to the south side?
PR-191 does not run through El Yunque to the south side. You must approach the southern section through Naguabo. The route from Old San Juan's Pier 4 area to Río Sabana is 43.1 miles by road, taking 73 minutes without traffic.