Río Grande de Arecibo
| Grande de Arecibo | |
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View of the town of Arecibo from the mouth of Rio Grande de Arecibo.
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| Country | Puerto Rico |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | Río Vacadas |
| River mouth | Arecibo Bay, Atlantic Ocean |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 52.89 km (32.86 mi) |
The Río Grande de Arecibo (Arecibo River) is a river of Puerto Rico. The headwaters lie in the mountains to the south of Adjuntas. From there it flows north until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Arecibo. The tributaries lie along the side of the Cerro de Punta and the Utuado pluton. It flows through the northern, passing along a gorge that is 200 m deep and 800–1,200 m wide. It's waters are not clean and not to be consumed by natives and dwellers. It flows through the middle of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°28′22″N 66°42′38″W / 18.47278°N 66.71056°W
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