13 Best Waterfalls in Puerto Rico

If you’re traveling to the island, you have to visit at least one of the beautiful waterfalls in Puerto Rico. I mean, most of them are free so all you need is to put on your bathing suit and your water shoes!

I am a Puerto Rico local, and I have the inside scoop on the best and most scenic waterfalls. Checking a few out makes for a great addition to any Puerto Rico itinerary.

Here are the 13 best waterfalls to cool down during your vacation!

13 Best Waterfalls In Puerto Rico

Gozalandia Falls

This 60-foot-tall waterfall in San Sebastian is especially popular with locals

🥾 Easy | 0.5 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 2h from San Juan | Cost: $5 for parking

Located in the west of the island, this waterfall is one of the easiest ones to visit in Puerto Rico. Gozalandia Falls is popular among locals for its easy access so it can get crowded. The 60-feet waterfall has a deep pond at the bottom and a submerged cave you can swim in. There’s a paid parking lot and you can visit from 9 am to 6 pm.

Juan Diego Falls

One of the most scenic Puerto Rico waterfalls in El Yunque

🥾 Moderate | 0.125 mile | 📍 Google Maps | Website | 1h from San Juan | Cost: $2 for parking

La Mina Falls

This El Yunque waterfall can be reached after a steep 45-minute hike

🥾 Difficult | 0.7 miles | 📍 Google Maps | Website | 1h from San Juan | Cost: $2 for parking

Located in El Yunque National Forest, La Mina Falls is the most popular one of El Yunque. The hike to the fall takes around 45 minutes through a descending trail, also known as La Mina Trail, that has steps and bridges in some parts. 

La Coca Falls

An easy waterfall to visit in El Yunque

🥾 Moderate | 0.03 miles | 📍 Google Maps | Website | 1h from San Juan | Cost: $2 for parking

Also in El Yunque, La Coca Falls is accessible through La Coca Trail, the main road. This waterfall is of easy access and you can see it just within minutes inside El Yunque. While it’s almost impossible not to get closer, the rocks in front of the fall are slippery, so you make sure your shoes have a good grip.

La Planta

An old dam in Arecibo, you can stand behind the waterfall at La Planta

🥾 Moderate | 0.5 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 1h from San Juan | Cost: free

La Planta River was once a hydroelectric plant, but it’s no longer in use. Nowadays, locals like to visit any of the three waterfalls the river has. The second waterfall is a type of dam, with a small hole inside that you can use to stand behind the curtain of water. 

Las Tinajas

While at the Las Tinajas waterfall in Fajardo, use the rope swing to jump into the ponds

🥾 Difficult | 1.4 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 1h 20m from San Juan | Cost: $3 for parking in the pink house, free along the road

Las Tinajas is a section of Charco Frio. You can try to reach the waterfall from the original trail to Charco Frio, but it’s easier to pay Mr. Basilo, to park and use his property’s trail at the end of the road. You will find a rope swing locals use to jump into the deep ponds.

Salto Curet

A secluded waterfall in Maricao with a 100-foot cascade

🥾 Difficult | 0.67 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 2h 30m from San Juan | Cost: free

Getting to Salto Curet is hard. Not only do you have to drive on a mountainous road, but you also have to hike for more than 20 minutes to get there. But, this secluded and beautiful waterfall deserves a visit for its 100 feet cascade and the scenery that surrounds it.

Charco El Ataud

This waterfall with a natural pool in Adjuntas can be reached after a steep walk

🥾 Moderate | 0.16 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 1h 45m from San Juan | Cost: free

Charco El Ataud has four stunning waterfalls, each one with a natural pool. Finding El Ataud is relatively easy, but getting down to the first small natural pool is pretty steep, and will require some skills, which is why you shouldn’t visit with children. You must park on the main street and after a short 5-minute walk, you’ll get to the river.

Salto Collazo

A gorgeous Puerto Rican waterfall in San Sebastian that can be reached after an easy walk

🥾 Easy | 0.06 miles approx | 📍 Google Maps | 1h 40m from San Juan | Cost: free

Salto Collazo is another one of the Puerto Rico waterfalls you can’t miss. This waterfall is right next to 111 Road in San Sebastián. You can get to it by parking on the main road and venturing beside the bridge down to the waterfall. Down the river, you can find a second waterfall, but the trail is more complicated and less clean.

Doña Juana Waterfall

An easily-accessible waterfall in Orocovis with a pool

🥾 Easy | 0.06 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 2h from San Juan | Cost: free

Easily one of the most famous and breathtaking waterfalls in Puerto Rico, Doña Juana Waterfall is located along road 149 in Orocovis. You don’t need to hike to get there, which makes it accessible too. At the bottom of the waterfall, you’ll find a pool you can swim at.

Charco Prieto

This waterfall in Bayamon is one of the closest to San Juan

🥾 Difficult | 1 mile | 📍 Google Maps | 48m from San Juan | Cost: free

Las Delicias

An easily-accessible waterfall in Ciales

🥾 Moderate | 0.16 miles | 📍 Google Maps | 1h 30m from San Juan | Cost: free

Las Delicias Waterfall is inside Los Tres Picachos Forest. This waterfall is easily accessible from road 533 in Ciales, and you just have to park along the road and take a few steps down the first waterfall and pool. You’ll have to do a little climbing to get to the second waterfall, but you’ll love this magical place.

La Canoa Falls

A waterfall in Naguabo with plenty of history and adventure activities

🥾 Difficult | 0.13 miles approx to the lowest pool | 📍 Google Maps | 1h from San Juan | Cost: free along the road or $5 for parking on private property

You will find caves, Taino petroglyphs, and a lot of green scenery if you hike beyond the lowest natural pool. If you’re into adrenaline, you can ask the locals for the best cliff jump point.