Icacos River

The Icacos River (Spanish: Río Icacos), sometimes spelled Hicacos, is a river of Naguabo, Puerto Rico. It is 2.3 miles (3.7 km) long and has received the designation of "Wild and Scenic River" by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This river aids the hydroelectric dam in Naguabo.

Icacos River
Icacos Falls where the Prieto and Cubuy Rivers meet the Icacos River.
EtymologyChrysobalanus icaco
Native name
  • Río Icacos (Spanish)
  • Río Hicacos (Spanish)
Location
CommonwealthPuerto Rico
MunicipalityNaguabo
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation2158 ft.
MouthBlanco River
 • location
Naguabo, Puerto Rico
 • coordinates
18.2521781°N 65.7857184°W / 18.2521781; -65.7857184
Length2.3 miles
National Wild and Scenic River
TypeScenic
DesignatedDecember 19, 2002
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