Forest road tourEl Yunque National Forest: The Road 191 Corridor - Half Day
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- 4.5 hours
- Up to 14
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup or meeting point
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
from $95 per person
Is El Yunque open today?
Saturday, November 7Yes
PR-191 opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Entry is free, with no reservation.
Rip Current Statement from the National Weather Service
El Yunque hours
PR-191's published hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; El Portal Rainforest Center's are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PR-191
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
El Portal8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chance of rain, today40%60%60%60%70%70%70%80%80%
Start leaving PR-191 by 4:45 p.m. so you exit before the 5 p.m. closure.
PR-191 stops today
PR-191 stops run from the entrance uphill, in kilometer post order.
4km
El PortalExhibit with 3 live Puerto Rican parrots.
Open8.1km
Gate at La Coca FallsThe La Coca Falls gate, near km 8.1, stops entry when parking fills.
8.5km
La Coca TrailVery challenging trail, 1.8 miles one way.
Open11.3km
Sierra PalmPicnic area with nine stone shelters.
Open11.7km
Palo ColoradoInformation center and recreation area near km 11.8.
Open11.8km
Baño de Oro1930s CCC pool, a short path from the road
Closed11.9km
Baño GrandePool 18 feet deep; swimming is prohibited.
Open12.1km
Caimitillo TrailEasy trail spanning 0.4 miles.
Closed13.4km
Tradewinds Trail4.6-mile wilderness trail; Forest Service pages disagree
Unclear
PR-988 stops
PR-988 connects PR-191 with PR-983. It has its own kilometer posts.
2.7km
Puente RotoRío Mameyes picnic spot at km 2.7.
Open
Bisley TrailSteep, muddy forest trail, 3 miles.
OpenPR-186 stops
PR-186 serves the forest's western side, separate from the gate on PR-191.
10.8km
El Toro TrailDifficult trail with 1,325 feet of climbing.
Open18.9km
Río Espíritu Santo Observation PointRiver views from the bridge at km 18.9.
OpenEl Yunque closures
The calendar shows Forest Service closure notices by date and the places each affects.
Palo Colorado upper parking lot
The upper parking lot at Palo Colorado is closed until November 13, 2026. Baño Grande itself is not affected. Forest Service notice
Yokahú Tower
Yokahú Tower closes for maintenance November 6 to 17, 2026, except November 7, 8 and 11. Parking and restrooms stay open. Forest Service notice
Upper El Yunque Trail and Mt. Britton Spur
The upper El Yunque Trail and the Mt. Britton Spur close November 6, 2026 to April 30, 2027, from mile 0.63 up to Los Picachos. Forest Service notice
To April 30, 2027
Mt. Britton Tower
Mt. Britton Tower and the top section of its trail close November 9, 2026 to January 8, 2027. Ask what replaces the tower before you book. Forest Service notice
La Mina Trail and La Mina Falls
La Mina Trail and La Mina Falls are closed for construction. The Forest Service expects the project to finish by summer 2027. That is a project estimate, not a reopening date. Forest Service notice
No reopening date
Big Tree Trail
Big Tree Trail is closed for repairs. Forest Service notice
No reopening date
Caimitillo Trail and picnic area
Caimitillo Trail and picnic area are closed during construction. Forest Service notice
No reopening date
El Yunque rain and rivers today
National Weather Service forecasts cover a point in El Yunque National Forest at about 1,650 feet.
- Today80%77°F. Showers and thunderstorms
- Sunday70%78°F. Chance showers and thunderstorms
- Monday60%78°F. Chance showers and thunderstorms
- Tuesday40%77°F. Scattered rain showers
- Veterans Day30%77°F. Scattered rain showers
- Thursday40%78°F. Scattered rain showers
- Friday30%79°F. Scattered rain showers
Río Mameyes
Nearest gauge to Puente Roto and Angelito Trail on PR-988
2.03 ft- Below normal for this date
- 27.4 ft³/s, steady
- Read at 5:00 a.m.
3 ft1.5 ft
72 hours ago4824Now
Río Espíritu Santo
On the PR-186 side of the forest
3.58 ft- Normal for this date
- 38.2 ft³/s, falling
- Read at 5:45 a.m.
5 ft3 ft
72 hours ago4824Now
Rain upstream can raise rivers fast, even without rain where you stand. A normal reading does not make a river safe. Normal means the 25th to 75th percentile of daily flow for that date in USGS records.
Know before you go
Plan your arrival for 8 a.m.Entry at La Coca Falls stops when parking fills.
Start leaving by 4:45 p.m.You must exit PR-191 before the 5 p.m. closure.
If entry stops, check El PortalEl Portal at km 4 sits below the gate; storms can affect access.
Avoid rivers during flood warningsRain upstream can raise the Río Mameyes without rain where you stand.
Arrange your return ride before arrivalLa Coca Falls gate and El Portal are not authorized rideshare pickup points.
Save your route before you arrivePhone signal in El Yunque is unreliable.
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People also ask
Is El Yunque open today?
Whether El Yunque is open today depends on Forest Service notices and the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PR-191 schedule. Full parking or flash flood risk can stop entry during those hours. The top of this page shows today's published answer. Published hours do not guarantee entry when you arrive.
What time does El Yunque open?
El Yunque's PR-191 corridor opens at 8 a.m. under its published schedule. Forest Service closure notices can override those hours. We suggest an 8 a.m. arrival if you want to drive beyond La Coca Falls. Entry stops at the gate near km 8.1 when parking fills.
What time does El Yunque close?
El Yunque's PR-191 corridor closes at 5 p.m. under its published schedule. You should start leaving by 4:45 p.m., at least 15 minutes before closing. We suggest finishing your last stop earlier if you need time to reach your car. El Portal Rainforest Center closes at 4 p.m.
Why is El Yunque closed?
El Yunque closures can stop PR-191 entry near km 8.1 when parking fills or flash floods threaten. Repair closures apply to the places named in each Forest Service notice. El Portal at km 4 sits below the gate; storms can affect access there too. You should check each road's notice before changing your plans.
Is El Yunque open on Christmas Day?
Last season the Forest Service closed El Yunque's PR-191 corridor on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Three Kings Day. Each season's notice decides it, so check the closures calendar on this page before your holiday drive. El Portal Rainforest Center is closed on Christmas Day whatever the corridor does.
Is El Yunque open when it rains?
El Yunque access when it rains depends on flood risk, even during PR-191's 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours. Flash flood potential can stop entry under Forest Service closure rules. Rain upstream can raise rivers without rain where you stand. You should avoid river stops when flood warnings cover your route.
Is it safe to swim in El Yunque?
A normal reading from El Yunque's two river gauges does not mean swimming is safe. Rain upstream can raise a river fast even without rain at your swimming spot. The Río Mameyes gauge is nearest to Puente Roto and Angelito Trail. We recommend avoiding river stops if flood warnings cover your route.
Is La Mina Falls open?
No. The Forest Service lists La Mina Trail and La Mina Falls as closed for construction. The Forest Service gives summer 2027 as the expected completion date for the La Mina project. That is a project estimate, not a reopening date.
Forest Service publications supply hours and dated closures. The National Weather Service supplies hourly rain forecasts; US Geological Survey readings refresh hourly. Published hours do not guarantee entry when you arrive. For closure questions, call (787) 888-1880. Forest Service status read on November 7, 2026.