Bucaná River
Bucaná River is a river in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Río Bucaná has its origin in barrio Machuelo Arriba where it forms at an altitude of 115 feet.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Puerto Rico
- Also known as: “Rio Bucana” and “Río Bucaná”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Isla de Jueyes and United States Customs House.
Isla de Jueyes
Islet
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Isla de Jueyes are a group of three small uninhabited islands off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Together with Caja de Muertos, Gatas, Morrillito, Ratones, Cardona, and Isla del Frío, Isla de Jueyes is one of seven islands ascribed to the municipality of Ponce.
United States Customs House
Police station
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The U.S. Customs House, located at Bonaire and Aduana streets in barrio La Playa, Ponce, Puerto Rico, is the oldest customs house in Puerto Rico, and the only one of its type under the U.S. flag. United States Customs House is situated 2½ km northwest of Bucaná River.
Plaza del Caribe
Shopping center
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Plaza del Caribe is an enclosed shopping mall located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is owned by Empresas Fonalledas, and is the largest mall in southern Puerto Rico. Plaza del Caribe is situated 3 km northwest of Bucaná River.
Bucaná River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Ponce, Porta Caribe, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Bucaná River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Catalan to Venetian—“Bucaná River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Río Bucaná”
- Cebuano: “Río Bucaná”
- Chinese: “布卡納河”
- Chinese: “布卡纳河”
- Dutch: “Río Bucaná”
- Egyptian Arabic: “نهر ريو بوكانا”
- French: “río Bucaná”
- French: “Río Bucaná”
- Portuguese: “Rio Bucaná”
- Spanish: “Río Bucaná (Puerto Rico)”
- Spanish: “Río Bucaná”
- Venetian: “Río Bucaná”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Muelle de Ponce and Santa Cruz.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Caleta de Cabullones and Roca Ahogado.
Porta Caribe: Must-Visit Destinations
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