Indio River
River of Puerto Rico
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The Indio River (Spanish: Río Indio) is a river of Vega Baja and Morovis in Puerto Rico. Indio River is located in the Northern Karst Belt, carving into mogotes along its course. Indio River, a tributary of the Cibuco River, is quick to rise and causes flooding when there is heavy rain.[2][3]
Native nameRío Indio (Spanish)
coordinates18.4407801°N 66.3682253°W[1]
| Indio River | |
|---|---|
Río Indio under Red Bridge in Morovis Norte | |
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| Native name | Río Indio (Spanish) |
| Location | |
| Commonwealth | Puerto Rico |
| Municipality | Morovis, and Vega Baja |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 18.4407801°N 66.3682253°W[1] |
| • elevation | 23 ft. |
| Mouth | Cibuco River |
Paso del Indio
An important archeological site, Paso del Indio, is located on the west bank of Río Indio in Vega Baja. Discovered when highway PR-22 was being built, it contained artifacts and bones carbon dated to 2580 BCE.[4]
Gallery
Río Indio in Morovis Norte, near the "Red bridge" El Puente Colorado which was erected in 1913[5]
Río Indio in Quebrada Arenas barrio
Río Indio in Almirante Sur barrio
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See also
- Paso del Indio Site: archeological site along the river
- List of rivers of Puerto Rico
