national park
El Yunque National Forest
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Juncos, Puerto Rico · North America
Juncos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Mangó, 16km from El Yunque National Forest.
Juncos is a town located in Juncos, Puerto Rico. With a population of 8,905, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Juncos sits in Puerto Rico. It's in the America/Puerto Rico time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Juncos to your route.
Juncos (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxuŋkos]) is a town and one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico. It is located in the eastern central region of the island to the west of the Caguas Valley, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9Read more
barrios and Juncos barrio-pueblo (the downtown area and administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Juncos was founded on the request of Tomás Pizarro on August 2, 1797, having previously been a village which evolved from a small ranch, the Hatillo de los Juncos. This ranch was part of the Hato del Valenciano, which gave its name to the Río Valenciano which bisects the city before joining the Río Gurabo to the north of the settlement.
Juncos is Spanish for reeds.
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Juncos is located in Juncos, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.2275 latitude, -65.9210 longitude.
Juncos has a population of approximately 8,905 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
The only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, featuring cascading waterfalls, misty peaks, and the endangered Puerto Rican parrot.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A vibrant walled colonial city with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, two massive Spanish fortresses, and 500 years of history.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world where microscopic organisms light up the water with an ethereal blue-green glow with every movement.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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