Henderson County is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina, on the border with South Carolina. The Eastern Continental Divide, which lies along the crest of the Blue Ridge, passes through the county.
The Peak. Though the woods were nice, this is really a hike to El Toro peak â the highest point in the El Yunque National Forest. We had great views from the peak â mostly of the back of El Yunque, the north and east coasts, and the towns in the NE part of Puerto Rico ( Ceiba, Naguabo, Juncos, Las Piedras, &Humacao).
El Yunque. 1  Thereâs no other place like it in Puerto Rico. In fact, thereâs no other place like it in the entire United States. 2  Under its trees, youâll find a unique ecosystem that has enchanted its visitors for centuries. Thereâs plenty of reasons why it is one of the worldâs Top 28 New 7 Wonders of Nature.