Cascada Charco Prieto

Bayamón Municipio, Puerto Rico

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Bayamón Municipio, Puerto Rico
Access status: Partial guide: unmarked path and river trek; land status not stated
The walk: About 20 to 30 minutes upriver, per Puerto Rico Day Trips
Ground & access: Unmarked path and river walking over slippery rocks, several river crossings, fallen trees and a short steep rope section. Flash floods are possible; little cell reception.

Puerto Rico Day Trips: Charco Prieto Waterfall in Bayamón

Charco Prieto, also called Poza Prieta, is a tall waterfall in the hills of Barrio Nuevo in Bayamón. From Route 167 at Km 10.1, turn onto Road 812 and follow Puerto Rico Day Trips' local road directions to a bridge over a small stream, and park there. A concrete sign reading Charco Prieto stands by the road. The easiest entrance is just uphill of a small fenced house; cross the river to a thin, worn path. Most of the way is a river trek over slippery rocks, with several crossings, smaller falls and pools, and a short rope-assisted climb. The path is unmarked and not always obvious. The land status along the path is not stated by the sources. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Roadside parking at a small bridge in Barrio Nuevo, Bayamón, then an unmarked path and river trek upstream to Charco Prieto

Puerto Rico Day Trips gives a 20- to 30-minute trek up the river. Jessie on a Journey lists about 1 mile out and back. Times vary with water level and fitness.

Unmarked path and river walking over slippery rocks, several river crossings, fallen trees and a short steep rope section. Flash floods are possible; little cell reception.

Where to start

Roadside at the bridge over the small stream near the concrete Charco Prieto sign in Barrio Nuevo, Bayamón. Published parking coordinates: 18.287990, -66.188050.

Timing & water

No seasonal closure is mentioned. Avoid the river trek when rain threatens; watch for signs of rising water.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Bayamón Municipio, Puerto Rico.

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