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- 6 to 7 hours
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La Coca Falls
La Coca Falls drops 85 feet beside PR-191 in El Yunque National Forest. Swimming is not allowed, so plan your stop around the roadside view.
85 ftDrop of the falls
km 8.1On PR-191
FreeNo ticket or reservation
La Coca Falls at a glance
- Swimming
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Designated areas only; violators are ticketed
- Drinking water
- None at this stop
- Hours
- PR-191 hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- From the road
- The falls are visible from PR-191
- Elevation
- 1,476 feet
How to get to La Coca Falls
From PR-3, drive south on PR-191 to La Coca Falls at km 8.1. Rideshare services cannot pick up or drop off passengers at the La Coca gate.
On the road: park in designated spaces at km 8.1 to avoid a ticket. Entry pauses at the nearby La Coca gate when corridor parking fills.
La Coca Fallskm 8.1 · 1,476 ft
Today in El YunqueSaturday, November 7
8–5PR-191 hours, entry free
80%Chance of rain
2.03 ftRío Mameyes, steady
La Coca Falls today
Open Status as the Forest Service lists it, read on November 7, 2026.
If it rains: flash flooding can occur at La Coca Falls beside PR-191. Stay off the slippery rocks when you stop to view the waterfall.
What to expect at La Coca Falls
La Coca Falls drops 85 feet onto a large rock formation beside PR-191. You can view the waterfall from the road without climbing onto the rocks below. The stop has a welcome station and an artisan shop.
Our pick: La Coca Falls if you want waterfall photos without a hike. La Coca Trail starts at km 8.5 on PR-191. It is 1.8 miles one way to Río Mameyes. The Forest Service rates it as very challenging. The route has steep slopes and three river crossings.
Can you swim at La Coca Falls?
You cannot swim at La Coca Falls, where water drops 85 feet onto rock. The rocks are slippery. Flash flooding can occur at the falls.
Crossing PR-191 at La Coca Falls is hazardous, so watch traffic before you cross. Bring your own drinking water for the stop; none is available at the falls.
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Is La Coca Falls open?
The label at the top of this page shows the status of La Coca Falls for today, from Forest Service data refreshed every hour. Any dated closure notice appears beside it.
Where is La Coca Falls?
La Coca Falls is at km 8.1 on PR-191 in El Yunque National Forest. From PR-3, you reach the falls by driving south on PR-191. You can see the waterfall from the road. La Coca Trail starts separately at km 8.5.
How tall is La Coca Falls?
La Coca Falls drops 85 feet onto a large rock formation. You can see the waterfall from PR-191 at km 8.1 without hiking La Coca Trail. Parking is limited to designated areas when you stop to view the falls. Swimming is not allowed.
Can you swim at La Coca Falls?
You cannot swim at La Coca Falls at km 8.1 on PR-191. The restriction applies even when the water below the falls looks calm. Slippery rocks and the risk of flash flooding make the falls hazardous. You can see the waterfall from the road without entering the water.
Do you have to pay to see La Coca Falls?
You do not have to pay to see La Coca Falls at km 8.1 on PR-191. You need no reservation for entry to the forest road. The La Coca gate near km 8.1 stops entry when corridor parking fills. Free entry does not allow parking outside designated areas.
How long can you stop at La Coca Falls?
The Forest Service publishes no stop limit for La Coca Falls at km 8.1 on PR-191. You can view the waterfall from the roadside after parking in a designated space. We suggest about 15 minutes for the roadside view, plus time to park. Parking violations bring tickets.