Las Delicias Waterfall, Tropical waterfall in Jayuya, Puerto Rico.
Cascada Las Delicias consists of two waterfalls dropping about 10 meters into a natural pool set within thick forest cover. The water flows through dense woodland, creating a green and wet environment surrounded by vegetation and rocks.
This waterfall served as a crucial water source for local mountain communities during the early Spanish colonial era. It has remained integral to the region's rural water use and daily life.
The waterfall sits in an area marked by indigenous rock carvings that reveal the presence of Taíno people in this mountain region. You can observe traces of these early inhabitants at nearby sites.
Access is via PR-533, with parking located about 300 feet (90 meters) east of the road bridge before the hiking trail. The walk is fairly short, though the ground can be slippery after rain due to moisture and rock surfaces.
The upper waterfall section drops onto a rock ledge, creating the possibility of a hidden natural alcove underneath that remains largely unexplored. This hidden formation draws visitors who want to look beyond what is immediately visible.
Location: Jayuya
Address: 6FH6+VQX, PR-533, Jayuya, Ciales 00638, Puerto Rico
GPS coordinates: 18.22882,-66.53811
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:50
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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