El Portal de El Yunque

Status: OPEN

Opened in 1996, El Portal Rain-forest Center (El Portal) is the major visitor center of El Yunque National Forest. In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused structural damage to the building resulting in the need for major building repairs and reconstruction.

The facility re-opened in January 2022 and provides visitor information, exhibits, and interpretive and educational programs. Visitors have the opportunity to see the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.

Admission Fee

$8.00 adults

Children under the age of 15 do not pay an entrance fee

National Passes Honored

Location: Road 191 km 4.0

Amenities: Parking, Bathrooms, Gift Shop, Food Concession, Theater, Interpretive programs, Accessibility Trail

Special Safety Messages: N/A