La Mina Falls
Cascada La Mina
The most popular waterfall in El Yunque rainforest, reached on foot through dense forest, where you can splash around in the pool beneath.
La Mina Falls lies within El Yunque National Forest. It is about 11 meters high and drops into a cool stone pool. The classic routes are the Big Tree Trail or La Mina Trail, each about 1 to 1.5 kilometers one way, passing giant ferns, vines and rainforest streams, where you may hear coquí frogs calling. The falls area was closed for a long time after the 2017 hurricane. Since reopening, vehicle entry to the forest requires a timed reservation on Recreation.gov (check the latest Forest Service announcements). The trail is slippery, so wear non-slip shoes, and it may be temporarily closed after thunderstorms.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–18:00 (check reservation and opening notices)
Nearby sights
- Yokahú Tower
- El Yunque National Forest
- El Yunque National Forest
- Mount Britton Tower
- Luquillo Kioskos
- Luquillo Beach (Balneario La Monserrate)
- Seven Seas Beach
- Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay