Sights in El Yunque
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Baño de Oro
Baño de Oro is a former swimming hole that is now a popular spot for photo opportunities. The water hole takes its name from the Río Baño de Oro, which feeds the pool. The name means 'bath of gold' in English, and Spaniards gave the river this name because they mined for gold here in the 16th century. The Baño de Oro Natural Area surrounding the pool is the catchment area for the river and pool.
In addition to the short Baño de Oro trail to the pool there are two overgrown trails in the Natural Area, which the National Park Service plans to open in the future.
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Yokahú Tower
Less than a half mile further up from La Coca Falls the mountain, you see the 65ft, Moorish-looking stone Yokahú Tower, which was built as a lookout in 1962. This is the first good place for vistas of the islands to the east, but there are better vantage points higher on the mountain. The tower often gets crowded with tour groups. Pass it by unless you have a lot of time and the view to yourself.
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La Mina Falls
If you really want to paddle in some water, take the 30-minute walk from Palo Colorado down the mountain to the swimming hole at the base of La Mina Falls. Here you'll find a water cascade, quite stunning in its natural beauty. Come early if you want tranquility, because it's popular with cavorting families.
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La Coca Falls
La Coca Falls is the first spectacular natural feature you see as Hwy 191 climbs south toward the forest peaks. There is an 85ft cascade as the stream tumbles from a precipice to the right of the highway onto boulder formations. The gate is open every day from 07:00 to 18:00.
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Baño Grande
The Baño Grande, a former swimming hole built during the Depression, lies across Hwy 191 from the Palo Colorado Visitors Center.
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