The road follows a small river up the mountain with places to pull over to enjoy the views of Luquillo Beach which become ever better as you wind your way up the mountain. . The first surprise at 8.2km is La Coca Falls which is near the road. From the parking lot you can watch the water cascade over moss covered rocks. The more adventurous can climb up slippery rocks to the base of the falls. The Yocahu lookout tower is up the road at the 9km marker.
Tourist buses stop here.
Keep going, it gets better. At 11.6km is the Sierra Palm Visitor Center, a good place to get a trail map, info, or a camp site. . The Center, and the next two parking lots, Caimitillo, and Palo Colorado 12km, allow access to trailheads to both El Yunque summit and La Mina Falls. Bathe in the pool at the bottom of the falls to cool the spirit. . The El Yunque trail will show you ecosystems and provide you with views you cannot see from the road.