Baño de Oro
Baño de Oro is a former swimming hole that is now a popular spot for photo opportunities. It was built in the mid-1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in pits previously excavated by Spanish gold seekers. During construction, pieces of iron and pottery were found. It is a registered National Historic Property. This water hole takes its name from the Río Baño de Oro, which feeds the pool. Meaning ‘bath of gold’, Spaniards gave the river this name because they mined it for gold during the 16th century.
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Baño de Oro es una antigua piscina que ahora es un lugar popular para hacer fotos. Fue construido a mediados de la década de 1930 por el Cuerpo de Conservación Civil (CCC) en fosas previamente excavadas por buscadores de oro españoles. Durante la construcción, se encontraron piezas de hierro y cerámica. Es una propiedad histórica nacional registrada. Esta piscina toma su nombre del Río Baño de Oro, que alimenta la piscina. Los españoles le pusieron este nombre al río porque de él extraían oro durante el siglo XVI.
Getting There
Directions
From PR 3 Drive South on Carr. 191 11.8 km to a developed parking area. From there follow a short path to the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Groups
Most of the recreation facilities on the El Yunque National Forest are on Road 191 North in Rio Grande. The road and most of the recreation sites and trails were cons