Puerto Rico has two main national parks:
1.San Juan National Historic Site
- Address: FVCG+5HX, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
- Established: February 14, 1949
- Phone: +1 787-729-6960
- Visitors: 1,027,264 (in 2022)
- Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966
- NRHP Reference Number: 66000930
Highlights:
- Includes historic forts such as Castillo San Felipe del Morro (“El Morro”) and Castillo San Cristóbal, which defended San Juan for centuries.
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Popular activities: Exploring forts, walking along the old city walls, and learning about Puerto Rico’s colonial history.
2. El Yunque National Forest
- Location : Puerto Rico’s Northeast Region, El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the national forest system
- Open Hours:
Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
Thursday(Thanksgiving) | 8 AM–5 PMHours might differ |
- Established: January 17, 1903
- Management: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service
- Phone: +1 787-888-1880
Puerto Rico National Parks map