El Portal means gateways.This unique Center is the gateway to new experiences,a place to enjoy while learning about El Yunque. The tropical architecture blends with the forest to celebrate the bond between people and the environment.The Portal are for young and old alike. Exploration and sensory experiences are way to involve visitors in the process of discovering the many wonders tropical forests have reveal.
Ecosystem management in El Yunque National Forest is combination of scientific knowledge with sustainable forestry. It blends the needs of people and environmental values in such a way that the Forest maintains a diverse.healthy, productive and sustainable ecosystem
In 1976, The United Nations designated the Forest as part of the international network of biosphere reserves