Puerto Rico whitewater - Areciebo River, Utuado County

Utuado county, Hacienda Santa Elena to Utuado section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V+)     3.8 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Utuado, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. The Hacienda Santa Elena to Utuado stretch of Areciebo River is 3.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV(V+) section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Utuado County and the water flowing
    gracefully down Areciebo River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Areciebo River you stumble on Quebrada Conchita which is a brilliant site
to stop at, and Areciebo River is a place with many visitors from Utuado. For the duration of the warm months at Areciebo River temperatures are usually in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 70's. During the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 80's; overnight lows at Areciebo River throughout the winter commonly fall into the 60's.
Areciebo River is a wet place that gets a large amount of rainfall; all through May this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is January.
 

Areciebo River, Hacienda Santa Elena to Utuado road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V+)
Length: 3.8 miles
Average Gradient: 75 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 18.2217
Longitude: -66.7214

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 18.26
Longitude: -66.7223

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Local climate location: QUEBRADILLAS 11 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Areciebo River.
 Whitewater Near Areciebo River:
Areciebo River, Utuado County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.25 miles long (Dos Bocas to Vado)
Guabo River, Las Marias County , 15 miles away, Class III+ - 4 miles long (Rt. 124 to Anasco river confluence)
Anasco River, Las Marias County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 7.8 miles long (Rt. 124 bridge to Route 119 bridge)
 Trails Near Areciebo River:
Vereda Alcantarilla, Ponce County , 15 miles away
Cobanas Trail, Guanica County , 19 miles away
Velez Trail, Yauco County , 19 miles away
La Hoya Trail, Guanica County , 20 miles away
Vigia Trail, Yauco County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Areciebo River

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