Rio Guajataca (Puerto Rico)

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Guajataca
Origin	Lares, Puerto Rico
Mouth	Atlantic Ocean
Basin countries	Puerto Rico
Length	41 km

The Rio Guajataca is a river in the island of Puerto Rico. It is located in the northwest coast of the island. It flows from south and drains into the Atlantic Ocean.

Guajataca measures approximately 25.5 miles (41 kilometers) with its origin in the municipality of Lares, Puerto Rico at an altitude of approximately 1,600 feet (488 meters) above sea level. It crosses the municipalities of Lares, San Sebastián, and Isabela forming Guajataca Lake on its path.

The river also gives name to one of the principal lodgings in the island. Guajataca, sometimes spelled Guajataka, is an area in Puerto Rico in the municipalities of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. The name was given by the original inhabitants prior to the arrival of Critoforo Colombo. The river, Río Guajataca, also carries the name and the subsequent man made lake, Lago Guajataca, built by the United States Army Corp of Engineers and owned by the Puerto Rico Electrical Authority was named for the area. Many schools, businesses, and organizations, including a parador, Boy Scout Camp, and kayak excursion company are named for the area as well.