This artificial lake extends its tentacled inlets deep into the surrounding hills around 5.5 miles north of Yauco at the end of Rte 128. The lake is actually a flooded valley that serves as reservoir, and is a popular angling destination.
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19.97 MILES
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19.02 MILES
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21.35 MILES
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17.44 MILES
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23.92 MILES
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This mysterious, mist-shrouded forest strewn across hills north of Yauco is just 3300 acres and practically deserted year-round. Ambitious hikers and…
4.12 MILES
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4.2 MILES
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7.67 MILES
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