El Hotelito

El Yunque


This serene, seven-room bolt-hole is fresh from a post-hurricane makeover. Once a private home, there's art, heirlooms and books in the welcoming common areas, and stylish, artsy rooms come with private balcony with mountain or ocean views. A pool overlooks the rainforest and 3 miles of private trails lead to El Yunque. Its tricky access road is now paved.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby El Yunque attractions

1. Las Paylas

2.47 MILES

This series of natural waterslides in El Yunque's foothills is popular with locals, especially on weekends. The water bounces over boulders, ending in a…

2. Yokahú Tower

4.33 MILES

This 65ft, Moorish-looking stone tower was built as a lookout in 1962. It's the first good spot for vistas of the islands to the east, but there are…

3. Playa La Pared

4.5 MILES

A block from Luquillo’s plaza, this is the place to catch a surf break, admire the sculpture by local artist Carlos Guzmán, grab a bite from a gourmet…

4. La Coca Falls

4.51 MILES

The first spectacular natural feature you see as Hwy 191 climbs south toward the forest peaks is an 85ft cascade as the stream tumbles from a precipice to…

5. Puerto del Rey

4.8 MILES

Standing behind a breakwater 2 miles south of Fajardo and around 5.5 miles north of the ferry dock, this is one of the largest marinas (more than 1000 wet…

6. La Mina Falls

4.82 MILES

At the time of research, La Mina Trail was closed for repair, due to reopen in 2021. Check the El Yunque National Forest website (www.fs.usda.gov/elyunque…

7. Playa Luquillo

5.09 MILES

Along with its must-visit kioskos, Luquillo is synonymous with its fabulous – and hugely popular – beach. Set on a calm, northwest-facing bay and…

8. Baño Grande & Baño de Oro

5.39 MILES

Baño Grande, a former swimming hole built during the Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, lies across Hwy 191 from the Palo Colorado Information…