Maricao State Forest
| Maricao State Forest Spanish: Bosque Estatal de Maricao | |
|---|---|
Water stream at El Monte del Estado | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Maricao, Sabana Grande, San Germán |
| Coordinates | 18°07′22″N 66°58′29″W / 18.1227371°N 66.9746221°W |
| Elevation | 1,417 feet (432 m) |
| Area | 10,803 acres (43.72 km2) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1919 |
| Governing body | Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources |
Maricao State Forest (Spanish: Bosque Estatal de Maricao) is a state forest located in the western Cordillera Central mountains of Puerto Rico. It is commonly known as Monte del Estado because it was one of the first forest reserves in Puerto Rico to be designated a state forest in its official name. With an area of 10,803 acres (43.72 km2), the Maricao State Forest is the largest of the 20 forestry units of the Puerto Rico state forest system.