El Yunque, Puerto Rico
| Pico El Yunque | |
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El Yunque peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°18′38″N 65°47′29″W / 18.31056°N 65.79139°WCoordinates: 18°18′38″N 65°47′29″W / 18.31056°N 65.79139°W |
| Geography | |
 Pico El Yunque
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| Parent range | Sierra de Luquillo |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Pico El Yunque or El Yunque Peak is a mountain that is located fully within the boundaries of the El Yunque National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service, which is the only tropical rainforest that belongs to the U.S. Forest Service. The peak itself is one of the highest in Puerto Rico, standing at 1,080 meters (3543 feet) above sea level. The peak is nearly always covered in thin mist and, due to its high humidity, a quick shower develops during some afternoons.
Its name is Spanish for "The Anvil".
El Yunque is classified as having a tropical monsoon climate, which is rare and tends to see less variance in temperatures during the course of the year than a tropical savanna climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Am" (Tropical Monsoon Climate). The area receives over 100 inches of rainfall every year.
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