La Soplaera Waterfall, Natural waterfall in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico
La Soplaera consists of two cascading waterfalls, with the first measuring 35 feet in height and the second dropping 30 feet into a swimming pool.
The waterfall area reflects the geological formations of Puerto Rico's central mountain range, shaped by millions of years of water erosion through limestone rocks.
The waterfall sits near Peñuelas, where the town plaza displays a sugar cane locomotive and features murals of the Flamboyan, the official town flower.
Visitors can access the falls through a concrete trail from the main road, with the journey from San Juan taking approximately two hours by car.
The second waterfall creates a natural swimming area surrounded by rock formations, allowing visitors to experience the water from different perspectives.
Address: 37W7+986, Sec Pandura, Peñuelas 00624, Puerto Rico 00624 00624
GPS coordinates: 18.09591,-66.73673
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:54
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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