"El Yunque Rainforest" Puerto Rico Off The Beaten Path Tip by Perucha

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Named after the benevolent Indian spirit Yuquiyu, the forest is home to some 240 different species of trees. It’s actually a series of forests, each one determined by its altitude, until at El Toro, the highest peak at 3,532 feet, only odd dwarf vegetation clings to its sides.

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  • Written May 30, 2003
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