<P> El Yunque National Forest, formerly known as 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 . </P> <P> This 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 . </P> <P> El Yunque National Rainforest is located on the slopes of the Sierra de Luquillo mountains, encompassing 28,000 acres (43.753 mi or 113.32 km) of land, making it the largest block of public land in Puerto Rico . </P> <P> The highest mountain peak in the forest rises 3,494 feet (1,065 m) above sea level . Ample rainfall (over 20 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 . El Yunque National Rainforest is currently closed until further notice due to Hurricane Maria . </P>

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