34-Cuerdas Farm at the Foot of El Yunque, Naguabo

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Rio Blanco, Naguabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 453 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Barrio-level pin (listings give barrio + municipio, not the exact lot) — verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area & terrain notes

Naguabo is in eastern Puerto Rico, roughly 15–20 minutes from Humacao and well within their range. Río Blanco barrio sits at the northwestern edge of Naguabo, at the foothills of El Yunque National Forest—terrain is rugged, heavily vegetated, and subject to high rainfall (50–80+ inches annually). The area is scenic and rural with significant rainforest canopy, but also prone to river flooding during heavy rains; elevation rises inland toward the Yunque peaks. No ocean views, but proximity to primary forest and river is a major draw for privacy and ecological character.

Buildability

Located on PR 191 with road access, but property is currently agricultural/raw land. 'Falda del Yunque' (foothills) terrain may be steep or flood-prone near Río Blanco; no survey, utilities, or zoning details provided. Must verify flood maps, whether residential construction is permitted in this barrio, and if terrain is actually developable.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Flood zone and FEMA flood maps: Río Blanco frequently floods; confirm if property is in A or X zone and obtain flood insurance cost estimate.
• Topographic survey and buildability study: verify actual elevation change, soil stability, and whether the steep terrain can legally/safely support a single-family home foundation.
• Zoning and residential-use variance: confirm with Naguabo planning that residential construction is permitted in this agricultural/Yunque-adjacent barrio; some areas restrict non-agricultural use.
• Utilities availability: no mention of water, electric, or sewer; confirm if PR 191 frontage includes these, or if well/septic are required.
• Road access and right-of-way: verify PR 191 easement and condition; ensure actual vehicle/construction access to the buildable portion of the 33 acres.
• Property survey and title: obtain a current survey to confirm boundaries, water rights on Río Blanco, and any encroachments; check title for liens or agricultural easements.

What the web found

The listing sits in Naguabo municipio, which borders El Yunque National Forest on its south side and is nicknamed 'El Pueblo de los Enchumbaos' (The Town of the Drenched) due to abundant rainfall from proximity to the rainforest. Naguabo's real estate market shows average single-family home sales around $327,542 with robust island-wide price appreciation of 14.95% year-over-year as of Q4 2025. Building costs average $300/sqft. The area is prone to heavy rainfall and hurricane exposure (Hurricane Maria significantly damaged coastal Húcares sector in 2017).

Also found online:

• Trulia/Zillow — 53-acre parcel listed for $1,600,000 in Naguabo; multiple land parcels from 11-42 acres in Barrio Daguao near Playa El Corcho
• Findit PR — Land and property listings in Naguabo ranging $100k-$1.8M; 12.767-cuerdas property at Carr 191 listed $320,000
• Align Right Realty — 18.30-acre parcels near Charco El Hippie with eco-tourism/agricultural potential; coastal parcels 11-42 acres in Barrio Daguao zoned PR (natural resource) and A-G (agriculture)

Area intel: Naguabo land prices: typical land sales $119k-$320k for smaller parcels (11-17 acres); large tracts 53+ acres command $1.6M-$48M. Comparable recent sales show average single-family home price $327,542 with sq-ft pricing at $82-$245/sqft (Oct 2025 data). Puerto Rico-wide housing index reached 247.63 in Q4 2024 (up 14.95% YoY), driven by investor interest and Act 20/22 incentives. Building costs now average $300/sqft (40-50% rise over 4 years). Terrain: Naguabo is in SE region at foot of Sierra de Luquillo; highest elevation Pico del Este at 3,419 ft. Six rivers run through area including Río Blanco and Río Daguao. Hazards: Abundant rainfall year-round due to El Yunque proximity; Hurricane Maria (2017) heavily damaged coastal Playa Húcares sector with most homes destroyed or losing roofs, 6,000+ losses reported. Mountainous terrain near forest may present building challenges. Zoning in area includes natural resource preservation (PR) and agriculture (A-G) classifications.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Description (English)

Property for sale—land/farm. A finca (farm) with a total area of 34 cuerdas, approximately 133,633 square meters or 13.36 hectares (33.02 acres). Ideal for agricultural development, ecological investment, or rural projects in a high-potential zone with easy access. Beautiful landscapes at the 'foot of El Yunque.' The farm (Río Blanco) is located in Río Blanco barrio, Naguabo municipio, with 133,620 square meters (34 cuerdas) on PR Route 191. Equivalent to 13 hectares, 36 areas, and 33 centiares. Borders on the north with the road leading to El Yunque; on the south and east with Río Blanco river; and on the west with a parcel that was formerly segregated from the farm. Ideal for agricultural or ecological development or for residential development. Contact agent Isamariel Sánchez, License V-4327, (939) 248-6838. Listing details at mlsxposurepr, listing number 61855.