Palo Colorado Information Center & Picnic Area

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Managed by the USDA Forest Service

El Yunque National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,104 ft
Elevation

The Palo Colorado Interpretive Site is the most visited area of the entire Forest. Because of this, we recommend that you visit this site on a weekday or during the spring or fall months when there are fewer visitors. The site includes an information center, an Eastern National satellite store, picnic shelters, and a trail that leads to the La Mina Waterfall. Hours from 9:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Getting there

18.30104, -65.78534 · 18°18'3.7"N 65°47'7.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 72°F in Sep, down to 66°F in Feb.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F666667686970707172716967
Low °F595959606263636464646260
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Palo Colorado Information Center & Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Palo Colorado Information Center & Picnic Area?
No. Palo Colorado Information Center & Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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