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San Cristóbal Canyon is a river-cut gorge in central Puerto Rico between Barranquitas and Aibonito, recognized as the deepest land canyon in Puerto Rico and the West Indies. Carved chiefly by the Usabón River along an older geological fault, it has dramatic cliffs, pools, waterfalls, and neighboring canyon landscapes within the La Plata basin, including Salto La Vaca, described as the island’s tallest waterfall. After agriculture increased sedimentation and the canyon was heavily damaged by dumping and landfill use from 1954 to 1974, protection and restoration followed. Today it is a protected natural area that preserves rich biodiversity while supporting guided recreation and public access.
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