The Pterocarpus Forest / El Bosque de Pterocarpus

Discover the Bosque de Pterocarpus, a 52-acre nature preserve in Palmas del Mar, Humacao, Puerto Rico, and one of the Caribbean’s largest remaining Pterocarpus swamp forests.

Explore its 1.2-km (¾-mile) elevated boardwalk and a remarkable wetland ecosystem rich in biodiversity. More than 370 species of plants, wildlife and fungi have been documented through iNaturalist — and the list continues to grow.

Plan your visit: Open daily, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission and parking are free. No reservation is needed for individuals, families or groups of fewer than 10. Groups of 10 or more must reserve at least two weeks in advance.

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Follow our channel to discover the Forest, its wildlife, environmental education and conservation.

Plan your visit: pterocarpus.org/plan-your-visit