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
 
A new highway is being constructed. This section of the river will be gone. Says

The Hacienda Santa Elena to Utuado section of Areciebo River in Puerto Rico 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 cool fresh water have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can
    be paddled as well. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
If you crave a little side spree, try Quebrada Conchita; Areciebo River is a site with many visitors from Utuado.
The high level of precipitation makes Areciebo River a rather wet location; the month with most of the rain is May while January is mostly the driest month.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Areciebo River, and throughout the night it cools down to the 70's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 80's; night lows through the wintertime for Areciebo River tend to be in the 60's.
 

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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Current weather conditions at Areciebo River, Puerto Rico
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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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