La Coca Falls, Puerto Rico

Quick Facts

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Accessibility: 10/10 (easy)
Height: 85′ / 26 m
Length of Hike: Roadside

The Record

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If you’re looking for a low-effort, high-reward tropical experience, La Coca Falls is your first and finest stop in El Yunque National Forest. Unlike many of the island’s hidden gems that require muddy boots and a sturdy pair of lungs, La Coca greets you right from the shoulder of Route 191. As the first major waterfall you encounter driving up the mountain, it serves as a breathtaking curtain-raiser for the wonders of the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.

The falls are slide waterfall. The water glides down an 85′ massive rock face before narrowing into a gentle creek below. The dark, weathered stone with the vibrant greens of the surrounding jungle makes it a photographer’s dream. It’s the perfect spot for those who want to experience the majesty of a Puerto Rican waterfall without the commitment of a long trek through the humid wilderness. La Mina Falls and Juan Diego Falls aren’t far away if you’d like to enjoy a rain forest hike.

Directions

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1. Head into El Yunque National Forest on Rte 191 (which is not very obvious from Rte 3).
2. La Coca Falls will be on the right side as you’re heading down Rte 191. It’s extremely obvious, and there is parking both before and after the falls.

Where in the World is La Coca Falls?

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