Gozalandia Waterfall, Waterfall in Sector Lechuza, San Sebastián, Puerto Rico
Gozalandia features a main waterfall that plunges roughly 50 feet (15 meters) into a deep blue-green pool, with a second smaller cascade located about a quarter mile upstream along a well-maintained trail.
Once a difficult-to-reach spot accessible only through a cow pasture, Gozalandia gained wider recognition after appearing in the Hollywood film A Perfect Getaway and has since been developed with paved paths and facilities.
Known locally by several names including Las Cataratas, La Cascada del Guama, and Charca El Roble, the falls have long been a gathering spot for residents who enjoy picnics, music, and swimming on weekends.
The site charges around $10 for parking and operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, with restrooms, a restaurant, and bar available near the entrance for visitor convenience throughout the day.
The main waterfall includes a partially submerged cave where swimmers can surface inside an air pocket, and adventurous visitors often jump from the top into the pool about 30 feet (9 meters) below.
Location: Hoya Mala
Location: San Sebastián
Address: 9268+5GG, Sector Lechuza, San Sebastián 00685, Puerto Rico 00685
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 18.36093,-66.98310
Latest update: December 1, 2025 16:06
Puerto Rico offers more than the beaches and colonial fortresses of San Juan. The island contains dozens of natural swimming pools, remote coastal sections and protected forest reserves. The northern coast holds limestone caves with pre-Columbian petroglyphs, while the southwest region includes bioluminescent bays and extensive salt flats. The interior features waterfalls cascading over volcanic rock and hiking trails through mountain canyons with native vegetation. Historic sites include 19th-century lighthouses on rocky promontories, Spanish fortifications guarding harbor entrances and archaeological sites like the indigenous ceremonial center of Tibes near Ponce. Coastal areas offer natural swimming holes separated from the sea at low tide, including Las Paylas in Luquillo and Pozo de Jacinto in Isabela. The dry coastal forests of Guánica and the wet rainforest of El Yunque show the range of the island's ecosystems. Visitors reach these locations via local roads that are often unpaved and poorly marked. Many natural pools and waterfalls require short hikes over uneven terrain. The best conditions occur during the dry season from December through April, when river flows run lower. Some locations like Reserva Natural Las Cabezas de San Juan require advance booking for guided tours, while others remain freely accessible year-round.
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