La Mina Falls
A spectacular rainforest waterfall in El Yunque, Puerto Rico — the only tropical cascade within a U.S. National Forest, plunging into a swimmable jungle pool.
About this spectacle
La Mina Falls is a stunning cascade tucked within El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest system. Visitors follow a well-worn trail through dense green canopy dripping with moisture, listening to the chorus of coquí frogs and tropical birdsong before the roar of falling water announces the falls ahead. The cascade plunges into a cool, clear natural pool that invites wading and swimming, a refreshing reward after the humid jungle hike. Sunlight filters through the rainforest canopy, casting shifting green and golden light on the white frothy water. The air smells of wet earth and tropical vegetation. The pool area can draw a crowd on weekends, but the lush setting and the sensation of standing inside a living rainforest make it one of the most accessible and rewarding waterfall experiences in the Caribbean.
When to go
Jan — Dec, peak Dec — Apr
Getting there
Nearest airport: SJU. Nearest city: San Juan.
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