Cascada La Mina

Scenic spot · Río Grande

Cascada La Mina

Scenic spot · Río Grande

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863F+4P7, Río Grande 00745, Puerto Rico

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Waterfall with pool for swimming, accessed by rainforest trail  

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863F+4P7, Río Grande 00745, Puerto Rico Get directions

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Aug 8, 2025

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A Guide to Puerto Rico's Hidden Natural Wonders

"Tucked away in the more than 29,000 acres of forest and exotic landscapes is the La Mina waterfall. Accessing this waterfall will require a hike of a little over half-mile. The trek is steep and very narrow along certain sections. Climb down the rocks, swim in the pool at the base of the falls, and splash under the waterfall itself. Depending on the rainfall, the waterfall can be very strong." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Chamal Mediwaka

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This is a beautiful waterfall and I think it is one of the most popular ones in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately it has been shut down since the Hurricane. It is located at the end of the most popular trail in the El Yunque National Forest. The trail follows the course of the La Mina river, passing many tiny Cascades and tiny pools filled with cold and clear mountain water. The trail begins at the Palo Colorado Information center located at PR 191, 12.2 KM mark. You will need special permission from the authorities to get there since it's the trail is closed down due to the hurricane.

Robert Feder

Google
This waterfall is in the EL Yunque National Park, a tropical rain forest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is a must see item in my view as part of any trip to Puerto Rico- its really a unique place. Many of the trails in El Yunque are still closed because of Hurricane Maria which occurred about two years ago. However I saw many people at or near the La Mina Falls. It is right off the side of the road. Many people climb the rocks near the falls. I wouldn't recommend it as the rocks are quite wet and you can easily break an arm or injure yourself. However many of the people on our tour were doing this and were having a great time. El Yunque and Cascada La Mina are amazingly beautiful places that everyone should get to at least once in their lifetimes.

Tom Cortes

Google
Worth the hike down to see it. Water is cold but refreshing. A must see if you go to the Yunque Rain Forest

Jennifer Fedorchak

Google
The trail to the waterfall is still closed. The gift shop at the top of the trail is open and I asked the employee for an update on the reopening. They said the trail has remained closed since Hurricane Maria in 2017. They were making progress and then Hurricane Fiona hit. They hope to open again by end of 2025.

D. Fox

Google
Beautiful waterfall... Even though the walk can be a little long.

C Rivers

Google
The trail to La Mina falls is still closed due to the hurricane as of 8/8/18, major bummer. The guard working the entrance said it may be another year before they can open it.

Jim Garvin

Google
Super neat! One of the few places to swim on the island with such a beautiful waterfall :) Easy to access too

Hirofumi Kawakubo

Google
Still closed as of Dec 24, 2021.