Maricao Fish Hatchery
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The Maricao Fish Hatchery (Spanish: Vivero de Peces de Maricao), also known as the Insular Fish Hatchery (Criadero Insular de Peces), is a historic 3.32 acre fish hatchery located along the Río Rosario in the Maricao Afuera district (barrio) of the Puerto Rican municipality of Maricao, within the Maricao State Forest jurisdiction.[1] The hatchery is located at approximately 1,500 feet (460 meters) above sea level, 1.2 kilometers from downtown Maricao.[2]
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Vivero de Peces de Maricao | |
Location | PR-401 Km 1.7 Maricao Afuera, Maricao, Puerto Rico |
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Coordinates | 18°10′14″N 66°59′14″W |
Area | 3.32 acres |
Built | 1938 |
Architect | Civilian Conservation Corps |
NRHP reference No. | 100000667 |
Added to NRHP | February 21, 2017 |
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