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Guajataca Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that connected the town of Isabela and
American Railroad Company, Guajataca, Puerto Rico.jpg, American Railroad Company, Guajataca
Túnel negro.jpg, The entrance to the tunnel in 2018
Entrada al Tunel de Guajataca - Isabela, Puerto Rico - panoramio.jpg, Small structure at the start of the trail that leads to the tunnel
Guajataca Puerto Rico 1910-1920.jpg, Guajataca Tunnel, c. 1910–1920
Puente-rojo.jpg, Train Bridge (Steel Viaduct) Connecting the Guajataca Tunnel, Isabela-Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, circa 1904
Guajataca Tunnel, Puerto Rico.jpg, View of the coastline of
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* Historic American Engineering Record in Puerto Rico Isabela, Puerto Rico Railway tunnels in Puerto Rico Tunnels completed in 1904 1904 establishments in Puerto Rico {{puertoRico-struct-stub
Guajataca Tunnel is a railroad tunnel that connected the town of Isabela and Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Quebradillas (, ) is a town and municipality of the island of Puerto Rico located in the north-western shore bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of San Sebastián; east of Isabela; and west of Camuy. Quebradillas is spread over seven barrios and ...
. The tunnel is one of the most significant work of the remnants of the national railway system that connected the island during the first half of the twentieth century. In 2000, the Government of Puerto Rico declared it a historical monument.
History
The ''American Railroad Co. of Puerto Rico'' began construction of the tunnel around 1904 during the expansion of the northern line towards the west of the island. The tunnel connected the towns of Quebradillas and Isabela on theGuajataca River
Guajataca River ( es, Río Guajataca) is a river in Lares, Puerto Rico. It is located on the northwest coast of the island. It flows from the south and drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The name was given by the original Taino inhabitants prior to ...
canyon. The construction was completed with the excavation of two tunnels on each side of the canyon. They were joined by a steel viaduct long at an elevation of above the river level.
The tunnel is open to the public but it is fairly isolated. The tunnel leads to "Guajataca beach" known for its white sand, raging surf, and dangerous turbulent waters.
Concerts are sometimes held at the Guajataca Tunnel.
In 2019, virtual tours of Guajataca Tunnel, were organized by Discover Puerto Rico, the marketing arm of the Puerto Rico Department of Tourism.
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Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Quebradillas (, ) is a town and municipality of the island of Puerto Rico located in the north-western shore bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of San Sebastián; east of Isabela; and west of Camuy. Quebradillas is spread over seven barrios and ...
near the tunnel entrance
See also
*Puente Blanco
The Puente Blanco ( en, White Bridge) is a historic railway bridge that spans hundred and fifty feet deep and thirty six metres wide gorge across the Quebrada Mala Canyon, near Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. The bridge is the only reinforced concret ...
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Video, photos and visiting information
* Historic American Engineering Record in Puerto Rico Isabela, Puerto Rico Railway tunnels in Puerto Rico Tunnels completed in 1904 1904 establishments in Puerto Rico {{puertoRico-struct-stub