El Yunque Rainforest

El Yunque is the subtropical rainforest in northeastern Puerto Rico. It is the only tropical rainforest under the U.S. flag! 

We drove as far up to the top of the rainforest as the road would go. From there we hiked for about an hour and a half to get to the very top. We were so glad to see the last sign! 

At the peak we saw ruins that look like an old church with a cross engraved in the stone. 
 Stan at the top of the tower at El Yunque Peak

Diana, at the entrance to the tower. Here it shows the part that looks like a castle.
It was a clear day and no rain.

View from El Yunque Peak

A Different View from El Yunque Peak
On our way down, we stopped at Mt. Britton Tower.

Mt. Britton Tower

Looking Down from Mt. Britton Tower

View from Mt. Britton Tower
Do you see the white dots? They are flowers!

As we hiked, the forest changed due to the increased amount of wind and rain. The top is where the dwarf forest is located. The pictures below show the different vegetation as we wandered back down the trail.

Vegetation at the top.





Now time for the waterfalls!
La Coca Falls
Brook below La Coca Falls
La Mina Falls
Diana Swimming in La Mina Falls
Back to the car via Big Tree Trail.
Big Tree Trail




Yokahu Tower