Ponce, Puerto Rico Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Ponce, Puerto Rico and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Ponce, Puerto Rico: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Areciebo River, Puerto Rico, Dos Bocas to Vado, 23 miles away, class II-III, 6.25 miles long. Areciebo River, Puerto Rico, Hacienda Santa Elena to Utuado, 17 miles away, class III-IV(V+), 3.8 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Anasco River, Puerto Rico, Rt. 124 bridge to Route 119 bridge, 29 miles away, class II-III(V), 7.8 miles long. Guabo River, Puerto Rico, Rt. 124 to Anasco river confluence, 28 miles away, class III+, 4 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Ponce, Puerto Rico: * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Ponce, Puerto Rico: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico Buck Island Reef National Monument, 131 miles Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, 131 miles Virgin Islands National Park, 126 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 300 to 400 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 400 to 500 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 500 to 600 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 600 to 700 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 700 to 800 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 800 to 900 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico National Parks 900 to 1000 miles from Ponce, Puerto Rico * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Puerto Rico Rivers