Facility ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
El Yunque National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
18.30104, -65.78534 · 18°18'3.7"N 65°47'7.2"W
Typically 72°F in Sep, down to 66°F in Feb.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 67 |
| Low °F | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 60 |
| 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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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