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Caribbean National Forest
Call Box 490
Palmer, Puerto Rico 00721
Designated Reach: December 19, 2002. From its headwaters to its confluence with the Rio Mameyes.
Classification/Mileage: Scenic — 1.2 miles; Recreational — 0.9 miles; Total — 2.1 miles.
The Rio de la Mina, from its headwaters elevation at 2,408 feet (734 meters) to the confluence with the Rio Mameyes at 820 feet (250 meters), is strewn with boulders of various sizes, forming many rapids, waterfalls and frequent pools. La Mina Falls is located at the midway point of the stream at elevation 1,640 (500 meters) and is located where La Mina Trail and Big Tree Trail connect. The Rio de la Mina is part of the Mameyes Watershed; the Rio de la Mina sub-watershed covers an area of 2.7 square miles which equals 6.1% of the forest. The river provides habitat for shrimp, and Puerto Rican parrots can be glimpsed at times feeding on palm fruit along the river.
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