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Complete list of 41 national parks in Puerto Rico

Karst landscape nature reserve protecting an extensive cave system and 1,800 acres of subtropical forest across three municipalities in the interior highlands.

Aguas Buenas Cave System

Coastal dry forest on the southern shore featuring salt flats, mangrove wetlands, and bird-rich lagoons adjacent to the Jobos Bay estuary.

Aguirre

Sprawling coastal forest spanning three municipalities with mangrove wetlands, bird sanctuaries, and nine management segments protecting diverse subtropical habitats.

Boqueron

Community-protected cloud forest in the Cordillera Central serving as an ecological corridor between three state forests, renowned for migratory bird habitat and watershed conservation.

Bosque del Pueblo

Coastal refuge featuring salt flats, mangroves, and limestone cliffs that provide critical habitat for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl.

Cabo Rojo

Uninhabited island nature reserve known as "Coffin Island" with dry forest ecosystems, coral reefs, endangered hawksbill sea turtle nesting beaches, and a historic 1887 lighthouse.

Caja de Muertos

Coastal karst forest near Arecibo featuring limestone terrain, mountain biking trails, and camping facilities amid subtropical moist forest.

Cambalache

One of the largest wetlands in Puerto Rico, featuring flooded grasslands, mangroves, and critical habitat for over 200 bird species on the northern coast.

Cano Tiburones

Lush highland forest renowned for the Charco Azul natural pool, scenic trails through the Sierra de Cayey, and diverse birdlife including endemic species.

Carite

Mangrove forest and Important Bird Area on the eastern coast featuring all four types of Puerto Rican mangroves, sandy beaches, and coral reef ecosystems.

Ceiba

Subtropical moist forest in the foothills of the Cordillera Central featuring Lake Cerrillos reservoir, hiking trails, and scenic valleys surrounded by mountains.

Cerrillos

Extensive mountain nature reserve along the Cialitos River corridor in the Cordillera Central, protecting over 5,000 acres of subtropical forest and watershed habitat.

Cialitos River

One of the oldest refuges in the US system, protecting sea turtle nesting beaches, seabird colonies, and coral reef ecosystems across Culebra island and surrounding cays.

Culebra

Remote uninhabited island in the Mona Passage featuring rugged mountainous terrain with semi-deciduous dry forest and important seabird nesting colonies.

Desecheo

Marine reserve surrounding Desecheo Island in the Mona Passage, protecting coral reef ecosystems, deep-water habitats, and marine biodiversity around the remote uninhabited island.

Desecheo Island Coastal Waters

The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring lush cloud forests, waterfalls, and over 240 tree species across the Luquillo Mountains.

El Yunque

Large riverine nature reserve protecting nearly 5,000 acres of forest and riparian habitat along the Espiritu Santo River valley adjacent to El Yunque National Forest.

Espiritu Santo River

Karst forest region with 46 hiking trails, limestone caves, and the scenic Guajataca Lake, supporting rare endemic plants adapted to mogote terrain.

Guajataca

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve containing the best-preserved subtropical dry forest in the world, with over 700 plant species and exceptional bird diversity.

Guanica

Mountain forest centered on Monte Guilarte peak at 1,205 meters, offering panoramic views, cloud forest habitat, and cool-climate hiking in the Cordillera Central.

Guilarte

Southeastern coastal reserve protecting Pterocarpus forest ecosystems, wetland lagoons, mangrove systems, and river mouths spanning over 3,000 acres.

Humacao

Remote island in the Mona Passage known as the "Galapagos of the Caribbean," featuring dramatic sea cliffs, extensive cave systems, endemic iguanas, and pristine reefs.

Isla de Mona

The second largest estuary in Puerto Rico, protecting seagrass beds, coral reefs, mangroves, and at least seven endangered species as part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.

Jobos Bay

The largest nature reserve in Puerto Rico, encompassing a chain of offshore cays and coral reefs northeast of Fajardo with exceptional marine biodiversity and seabird nesting colonies.

La Cordillera

One of the most important freshwater habitats in Puerto Rico, providing critical refuge for migrating and resident aquatic birds including the West Indian whistling duck.

Laguna Cartagena

Protects the largest natural freshwater lagoon in Puerto Rico, supporting 83 bird species and unique coastal wetland ecosystems between Vega Baja and Manati.

Laguna Tortuguero

Coastal reserve encompassing seven distinct ecosystems including mangroves, coral reefs, and the famous Laguna Grande bioluminescent bay.

Las Cabezas de San Juan

High-elevation forest preserving one of Puerto Rico's tallest mountain ridges with three distinct forest zones including montane cloud forest and tropical humid rainforest.

Los Tres Picachos

A birdwatcher's paradise with over 100 recorded species, featuring dense subtropical wet forest, an observation tower, and rustic cabins at high elevation.

Maricao

Tropical moist forest at one of Corozal's highest elevations with 140 identified plant species, recovering secondary growth, and community-maintained trails.

Monte Choca

Critical ecological transition zone containing all six life zones found in Puerto Rico, supporting 866 species and serving as one of the most important leatherback sea turtle nesting sites in US terri

Northeast Ecological Corridor

Urban second-growth subtropical moist forest within the San Juan Ecological Corridor, created through community activism to preserve green space in the metropolitan area.

Nuevo Milenio

Largest coastal mangrove forest in Puerto Rico, featuring boardwalk trails through mangrove channels, lagoons, and wetlands rich in birdlife near San Juan.

Pinones

Highland nature reserve in the Sierra de Cayey protecting cloud forest, subtropical wet forest, and watershed areas critical for southern Puerto Rico's water supply.

Planadas-Yeyesa

Critical habitat for the endangered Puerto Rican parrot reintroduction program, featuring dramatic karst limestone terrain with sinkholes, caves, and mogotes.

Rio Abajo

The smallest state forest in Puerto Rico, featuring a distinctive limestone mogote, 70 tree species, and 33 bird species on former US Army land reclaimed as urban nature preserve.

San Patricio

Subtropical moist forest in the Cordillera Central with serpentine-derived soils supporting unique endemic plant communities and excellent birding opportunities.

Susua

Home to Cerro de Punta, the highest peak in Puerto Rico at 1,338 meters, featuring cloud forest, mountain streams, waterfalls, and swimming holes.

Toro Negro

The first marine reserve on mainland Puerto Rico, protecting one of the Caribbean's most significant elkhorn coral colonies and popular surfing and snorkeling beaches.

Tres Palmas

Northern karst zone forest spanning six units with distinctive sinkholes, caves, and mogotes protecting underground water supplies and 72 tree species.

Vega

The largest national wildlife refuge in the Caribbean, encompassing most of Vieques island with bioluminescent bays, mangrove wetlands, and nesting sea turtles.

Vieques

Puerto Rico National Parks

Critical ecological transition zone containing all six life zones found in Puerto Rico, supporting 866 species and serving as one of the most important leatherback sea turtle nesting sites in US territories.

National Parks in Puerto Rico

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