LA COCA FALLS, El Yunque National Rainforest of Puerto Rico
Taken Dec. 14, 2012
La Coca Falls is the first spectacular natural feature you see as Hwy 191 climbs south toward the forest peaks. There is an 85ft cascade as the stream tumbles from a precipice to the right of the highway onto boulder formations. The gate is open every day from 07:00 to 18:00.
La Coca Falls, El Yunque National Rainforest - Puerto Rico
— La Coca Falls — If there's one place in Puerto Rico that's truly a natural paradise, El Yunque National Rainforest, in Río Grande, Puerto Rico is it! Just 20 miles to the east of the San Juan Metroplex, this is the only subtropical rainforest in the U.S. Park System. Here you will find endangered bird species, beautiful waterfalls, a variety of flowers, lush vegetation, stunning vistas and winding hiking trails; all in a cool, mountainous setting that's simply breathtaking by any standard. Your Puerto Rico vacation would not be complete without visiting El Yunque National Rainforest.
El Yunque is located in the Sierra de Luquillo on the northeastern quadrant of Puerto Rico. El Yunque has been a protected forest since the 19th century when King Alfonso 12th of Spain declared it reserva de la corona, an area reserved for the Spanish Crown. Today it is the only forest in Puerto Rico managed by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
The forest covers an area of approximately 114 square kilometers, which makes it the perfect place to get lost. So it's in your best interest not to stray away from the designated hiking paths.
Once you pass the El Portal Tourist Information Center you will enter the forest through a one lane road. A few minutes up the road you will find La Coca Falls on your right hand side. This waterfall is not very large when compared with others around the world. In fact, it doesn't have as much water either. But what it does have is a beautiful 85-foot high granite face that's unlike any other in the world.
Tourists love to climb the base of La Coca Falls and take pictures of their loved ones. It's also a great place to relax and take in the cool mountain air of El Yunque National Rainforest.
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San Juan's picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and chapels reflect its Spanish heritage. But the second oldest city in the Americas also boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, verdant mountainsides, imposing forts and an inviting tropical climate.
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El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico - La Coca Falls HD (2015)
El Yunque National Forest, formerly known as the Luquillo National Forest and the Caribbean National Forest, is a forest located in northeastern Puerto Rico. It is the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest System. The forest is commonly known as El Yunque, which may be attributed to either a Spanish approximation of the aboriginal Taíno word yu-ke which means white lands, or the word anvil, which is yunque in Spanish. The second-tallest mountain within El Yunque is also named El Yunque. El Yunque National Rainforest is located on the slopes of the Sierra de Luquillo mountains, encompassing 28,000 acres (43.753 mi² or 113.32 km²) of land, making it the largest block of public land in Puerto Rico. El Toro, the highest mountain peak in the forest rises 1,065 metres (3,494 ft) above sea level. Ample rainfall (over 200 inches a year in some areas) creates a jungle-like setting — lush foliage, crags, waterfalls, and rivers are a prevalent sight. The forest has a number of trails from which the jungle-like territory's flora and fauna can be appreciated. El Yunque is also renowned for its unique Taíno petroglyphs.
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We had to hit up a park while here in Puerto Rico! El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. Forestry department. Aka our National parks service's. This park is beyond beautiful and there's no way to capture it all on film. If you enjoyed the video give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more adventures!
La Coca Waterfall in El Yunque National Forest Puerto Rico's Rain Forest
El Yunque National Forest is the only Tropical Rain Forest in the US Department of Forestry. With large rain fall totals it only makes sense that El Yunque would have multiple waterfalls. La Coca Waterfall is the first large waterfall you will see while heading up the mountain on PR-191. There is parking available on the north and south side of the waterfall. La Coca Waterfall is very popular because it is so easily accessed.
La Coca Falls, El Yunque, Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico El Yunque National Forest Trip - La Coca Falls
Video of La Coca Falls at El Yunque National Forest of Puerto Rico
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Juan Diego Falls, El Yunque Rainforest, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Nos Vamos de Paseo junto a Mónica Judith para el Bosque Nacional El Yunque en Rio Grande, Puerto Rico para presentarte una de sus charcas mas preciosas la Quebrada Juan Diego, además visitamos la Torre Yokahu y la Cascada La Coca.
La Mina Falls, El Yunque National Forest - Puerto Rico
In this series of videos, I go outside of Florida on a different kind of journey as my wife and her sister fulfill the wishes of their mother who had passed away, by bringing her body back home to beautiful Puerto Rico to her final resting place. It had been a very long time since either of the girls had been back to where they came from, so while we were there we retraced their footsteps as kids, visiting places they had been to with their mom, from El Morro in Old San Juan to the rain forest in El Yunque. While there, I filmed what I could of my own experiences, since it was the first time I had ever been to Puerto Rico, and it won't be the last.
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Hiked to Hidden Waterfall | El Yunque National Forest | Day 3 ???????? Puerto Rico
El Yunque National Forest is thee most beautiful rainforest I’ve ever seen. Well considering I’ve only ever been to one rainforest lol. Please visit Puerto Rico ! Amazing people, food, and places to visit. If you missed Puerto Rico days 1 and 2 make sure you check them out. Don’t forget to *like comment and subscribe!
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La Coca Waterfalls, El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico (video 1 of 2)
This 1-minute video clip was obtained on May 25, 2019 at 8:20 am AST, from La Coca Falls in El Yunque National Forest. This is a tropical rainforest in northeastern Puerto Rico, where some areas experience over 4 meters of annual rainfall.
La Coca Falls, El Yunque, Puerto Rico (4-21-19)
headed back into El Yunque and enjoyed climbing up and around the La Coca and Juan Diego waterfalls
La Coca Falls in El Yunque Puerto Rico
Half day hike through El Yunque Rainforest with Castillo Tours... ended the day at the base of La Coca Falls.
Juan Diego Falls, El Yunque National Rainforest - Puerto Rico
— Juan Diego Falls — If there's one place in Puerto Rico that's truly a natural paradise, El Yunque National Rainforest, in Río Grande, Puerto Rico is it! Just 20 miles to the east of the San Juan Metroplex, this is the only subtropical rainforest in the U.S. Park System. Here you will find endangered bird species, beautiful waterfalls, a variety of flowers, lush vegetation, stunning vistas and winding hiking trails; all in a cool, mountainous setting that's simply breathtaking by any standard. Your Puerto Rico vacation would not be complete without visiting El Yunque National Rainforest.
El Yunque is located in the Sierra de Luquillo on the northeastern quadrant of Puerto Rico. El Yunque has been a protected forest since the 19th century when King Alfonso 12th of Spain declared it reserva de la corona, an area reserved for the Spanish Crown. Today it is the only forest in Puerto Rico managed by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
The forest covers an area of approximately 114 square kilometers, which makes it the perfect place to get lost. So it's in your best interest not to stray away from the designated hiking paths.
Most visitors never get to see Juan Diego Falls because it's not next to the road. Once you pass the El Portal Tourist Information Center you will enter the forest through a one lane road. After you pass La Coca Falls and the Yokahu Observation Tower you will find a small bridge with a small trail that leads off to the right of the road. The exact GPS location is: 18.311819,-65.776988. Follow this trail for about 10 minutes and you'll arrive at this beautiful waterfall.
Juan Diego Falls is not very large when compared with others around the world. What makes it breathtaking is the luscious scenery an the fact that it's a double fall.
Juan Diego Falls is a lonely spot so be sure to go in a group for your own protection.
La Coca Waterfalls, El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico (video 2 of 2)
This 36-second video clip was obtained on May 25, 2019 at 8:35 am AST, from La Coca Falls in El Yunque National Forest. This is a tropical rainforest in northeastern Puerto Rico, where some areas experience over 4 meters of annual rainfall.
La Coca Fall El Yunque Puerto Rico Rain Forest
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El Yunque National Forest, La Coca Falls
El Yunque National Forest 85 ft. drop and the first waterfall seen by the visitor, an excellent spot for photos. The waters of La Coca Falls have never dried up. This is quite unusual given the fact that the Forest has periodic dry spells. Yet, La Coca Falls continues to run freely and greet visitors each day. Rocks are extremely slippery and no trails are maintained around the falls. Two parking areas and a gift shop are available nearby.
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico - August 2014
A few highlights from El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. Hiking trails, waterfalls, wildlife and vegetation.The only Rainforest in the USA.
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Produced - August 2014