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Caminata El Pesca'o

In San Sebastián (El Pesca'o walk)

This hike starts on the grounds of Campamento Guajataka and goes to the Guajataca Wildlife Refuge, run by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA). (Veredas PR (Scouting America, Puerto Rico Council))

ModerateNot confirmed: ask firstCommunity-mapped

181 ft of climb going in and 164 ft coming back, over 1.9 mi each way, with a river crossing.

How to get in

  • AccessNot confirmed: ask first

It starts on the grounds of Campamento Guajataka, the Scouting America Puerto Rico Council's camp, whose page describes it as a Scout outing; no source says whether the public may walk it, so ask the council before you go. (Veredas PR (Scouting America, Puerto Rico Council))

  • 1.9 mi each way3.1 km, measured along the mapped route
  • 2 h 5 min to 3 h 5 minRound trip, at an easy pace with stops
  • 345 ftOf climb: 181 ft going in, 164 ft coming back
  • Dirt, paved and river crossingsUnderfoot
  • TrailheadThe parking area at one end of the route, barrio Aibonito, San Sebastián
  • ParkingA parking area at the trailhead

We read its page (Veredas PR) on Oct 16, 2026; it lists no closure.

Route from OpenStreetMap's volunteer mappers. No agency posts conditions for this route: ask locally before you go.

Directions to the trailhead

Add when and where from: Sunday morning from Guaynabo

Where it goes

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Distance1.9 miElevation645–770 ftClimb, round trip+345 ft

Start, 645 ft1.9 mi, 654 ft

  • Moderate
  • Trailhead
  • Parking

Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap

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What to bring

  • Water
  • Shoes with grip
  • Charged phone

Further reading