Cañon Blanco is a hidden gem located in the municipality of Utuado.
Outdoors
Embrace the magical places and natural beauty of Puerto Rico's great outdoors.
From white-sand beaches and majestic canyons to glowing bio bays and the only tropical rainforest in the United States, Puerto Rico is filled with a wide variety of incredible places and countless reasons to get outside and explore. Whether you want to take it fast or slow, embrace the natural beauty that surrounds you in Puerto Rico.
![Camuy Caves](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2021-03/Camuy%20Caverns%204k.00_00_04_20.Still013.jpg?h=c86672d1&itok=yzY3bflg)
Explore the ecosystems of Río Camuy, the third largest underground river in the world.
![Woman snorkeling in white bathing suit against turquoise waters.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2019-02/Snorkeling_in_Turquoise_Waters.jpg%20Snorkeling-2.jpg?h=0a88416e&itok=mpuavAQj)
Puerto Rico's clear, turquoise waters offer breathtaking snorkeling adventures.
![A woman ziplining over lush vegetation in Orocovis.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2019-02/ziplining-toro-verde-orocovis.jpg?h=6f3285a6&itok=hGxwxpWJ)
Fly down a zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park in Puerto Rico's Central Mountains.
![Two women kayak in Culebra and spot a small sea turtle in the water.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2021-07/7_0.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=I_4Dhluz)
Make new friends as you kayak your way through Culebra's waters.
![Catch and release of a marlin in San Juan.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2019-01/marlin.jpg.jpg?h=7e1663aa&itok=j3zMO5jl)
Catch and release of a marlin in San Juan.
![A surfer rides a wave in Rincon.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2022-07/rincon-surfer-small.jpg?h=4233dd59&itok=d0HZaA-R)
Surfers flock to Rincón, the surfing capital of the Caribbean.
![Kayakers enjoy drifting through a bioluminescent bay.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2019-01/bioluminescent_bay_vieques_puerto_rico_jpg_rend_tccom_616_462.jpg%20Vieques%20%281%29.jpg?h=a1f525db&itok=a4jMFlD0)
Kayakers paddle through the bioluminescent bay in Vieques.
![A man jumps into a swimming hole at Canon Blanco in Utuado, Puerto Rico.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2022-08/live-boricua-canon-blanco-jump-no-caption.jpg?h=01faa9f1&itok=7a39WOkp)
Live Boricua!
To Live Boricua means to embrace the call of adventure and find the joy in every moment. Whether you're on basking on a beach, jumping into a hidden swimming hole, biting into a crunchy alcapurria, or joining a salsa dance party in the street, dare to live every moment in Puerto Rico.
Where Do You Want to Play in Puerto Rico?
With several distinct ecosystems, our Island has endless opportunities to explore. Choose where you'd like to begin your adventure.
![The beach known as Mar Chiquita in Manati is famous for its shape.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2019-01/north-region-mar-chiquita-beach-manati.jpg?h=a5dab088&itok=YoJdPzwr)
The famous Mar Chiquita beach in Manatí.
Puerto Rico is home to some of the most unique and scenic beaches in the Caribbean, from the brilliant horseshoe cove of Chiquita Mar to the black sands of Playa Negra to the tropical shores of San Juan.
Learn More![Man in front of waterfall.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2024-03/DSC03645-V3.jpg?h=c3635fa2&itok=84av6UU2)
Venture to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
Puerto Ricans are immensely proud of the beauty of El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. You’ll find fresh air and lush trails leading to stunning mountain views and enchanting waterfalls.
Read More![A stunning mountain landscape in Utuado, Puerto Rico, with the dramatic rock formations of Canon Blanco in the foreground.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_image/public/2023-11/canon-blanco-mountains-utuado-puerto-rico.jpg?h=16a6d817&itok=kdx4I3AP)
Discover one of Puerto Rico's most majestic sights at Cañón Blanco in Utuado.
The Central Mountains offer an abundance of adventure and local charm. Go ziplining at Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park, camping in Toro Negro, tubing down the Tanama River, or rappelling at Cañón San Cristóbal.
Learn MoreBeach day, safely!
Learn all about Puerto Rico's climate, get real-time weather updates, and find resources to help you enjoy our natural wonders safely.
From surfing and scuba diving to hiking and zip-lining your way through our mountains, Puerto Rico's adventurous side awaits.
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