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The main entrance of El Yunque National Forest is located on road PR-191 travelling from the north, followed by the El Portal Visitor Center, numerous hiking trails, and parking and picnic areas. Signs at each trailhead show the difficulty level of each trail. The Palo Colorado Visitor Center is located near the end of the road with parking, picnic areas, various trailheads nearby, and an information desk. A gate marks the end of the road, beyond which only pedestrian access is allowed.
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El Portal Visitor Center, constructed in 1996, was especially designed to integrate into the surrounding forest landscape with minimal impact. 7 El Portal houses a theater where an orientation film is featured, an information desk, souvenir store, food stand, and interactive interpretive exhibits. Currently, as this publication goes to press, the entrance cost to El Portal is $4 for adults (16 to 59 years), $2 for seniors (over 60 years), and free for anyone under 15 years. No fees are currently charged for entrance to any of the other facilities in the forest.
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