| Recomended for: | Adventurers, Sightseeing, Relaxation, Singles, Family, Couples, Explorers |
| Hours of Operation: |
Monday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Admission Fees: | Adult $3.00/Child(4-12) & Seniors $1.50/Child(under 4) Free |
| Amenities: |
Cafeteria Gift Shop Bathrooms Multilingual Staff Parking |
| Tags: | Río Grande, Puerto Rico, gateway, Yunque National Forest, rain, forest, recreation, education, souvenier, shop, cafeteria, movie, walkway, pavilion, tropical, world, exhibits, interactive, unique, information, USDA, Forest Service, theater, book store, special events |
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Year Established:
1996 Description: El Portal Rain Forest Center was established in 1996 to serve as a gateway into El Yunque National Forest and to provide various recreational and educational opportunities to the general public. Its award-winning design by local architecture firm Sierra Cardona y Ferrer leads visitors across an elevated walkway and into a rain forest introduction area and three pavilions. The pavilions are located on the building’s upper level and offer an opportunity to learn more about El Yunque and its relationship with other tropical rain forests in the world through exhibits and interactive displays. The unique structure also houses an information desk staffed with knowledgeable USDA Forest Service personnel, a theater that regularly screens a short film on El Yunque, and a book store-gift shop. El Portal Rain Forest Center is available for rent after regular operating hours and offers special events such as the ‘Noches de Artes y Música,’ presented on the last Friday of each month. |
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