Mangó Waterfall, Natural pool in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
The Mangó Waterfall forms a natural pool surrounded by dense vegetation and mountain slopes in the central region of Puerto Rico.
Local families have gathered at this natural pool for generations, preserving its condition while using it as a recreational spot since the early 1900s.
The pool serves as a meeting point for residents of Adjuntas who come together during weekends to swim and share traditional Puerto Rican meals.
Visitors need to walk approximately 10 minutes on an unpaved path from the parking area near Route 525 to reach the waterfall.
A rope swing hangs beneath the small cascade, allowing swimmers to jump into the blue waters of the natural pool.
Address: 5686+G7R, Ruta Panorámica, Adjuntas 00601, Puerto Rico 00601
GPS coordinates: 18.16637,-66.78935
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:41
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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