Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul Cave and Waterfall Adventure
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is the best adventure tour in all Puerto Rico as it completely avoids the tourist traps of the island & focuses exclusively on amazing places known only to locals. The 2 stops on this tour: Cueva del Indio & Charco Azul Canyon are both amazing yet completely different from one another. Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave) is a Seaside Cave that we go inside but to get there we have to walk over the breathtaking 7 arches rock formations. The views of the island and the sea from this point is something to wander at. Then we go into the cave itself which immediately transports you into the past, way before the era of Colombus. The Tainos carved the entire walls of the cave and we get to see it up close. Charco Azul is perhaps even more amazing. These are river caves, formed by the passage of a river beating against the stone for millions of years. We swim thru caves, hike and cliff jump at the end (optional). The entire day is filled with fun and much adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Use of Life Vests
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
After we arrive in Arecibo we will ascend up the Famous 7 arches, where we will see gorgeous views, some of the best in the entire island, we will go into the Taino Cave. The entrance to the cave is a bit tricky but with our expert guidance, you will do it if in good shape. Once inside the cave you feel transported directly into the past. We will see over 100 Taino petroglyphs (Writing/drawing in stone) that are very well preserved despite their age. This place combines beauty, adventure, adrenaline and history all into one place. Our expertise will be indispensable for getting in and out of the cave. Come experience this once in a lifetime activity with us.
The hidden, better, prettier cousin of El Yunque; Charco Azul Canyon offers all the breathtaking scenery, fun and adventure of El Yunque Rainforest without the crowds of people. This is truly a local gem. We hike down into the Canyon, where we will cross the river to get into 2 Caves. The caves are fascinating and we get to swim thru one and the other one has a waterfall where we get to cool off. the hike thru the canyon itself is super fun, just the right amount of challenge and absolutely gorgeous. After we exit the Canyon and Caves we go to what the locals actually refer to as Charco Azul: A natural pool of fresh blue turquoise water. There we will swim, hike a bit up some rocks and go Cliff jumping (optional of course). There are different jumps suitable for all bravery levels. Come experience this hidden gem with us as going with a guide on this tour is absolutely necessary.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Genuinely the most...
Genuinely the most beautiful experience I've had yet. Edgar was amazing and so kind, the views were spectacular, and the photos even better!! Definitely recommend but be sure you can swim and hike as some parts are a bit physically demanding.
5You won’t be sorry!
Shmuel and Edgar are 10/10 tour guides! You absolutely cannot go wrong with this adventure! *plus size friendly!! It’s CHALLENGING but DOABLE! on the other side of fear is adventure!
5Amazing Tour with an Amazing Guide
Our tour guide was Sean and it ended up just being our group with him which made it a very personalized experience. Sean was very knowledgeable about the history of Puerto Rico and provided us that information on the drive out to our first stop. He took amazing pictures of our group at various spots. He made getting in and out of the cave much easier than I read about telling us exactly where to put our hands and feet. He assisted us with getting to the various cave jumping experiences and giving us solid direction on how to jump. He is quite the dare devil, so if you get him for your tour expect some crazy cliff jumping from him. He then took us to get lunch and helped us order our food. Amazing day with an amazing tour guide. Thanks again Sean for the best tour in Puerto Rico.
5Beautiful and special experience!
We absolutely loved this tour!!! Our guide Kenyon was incredibly kind, knowledgable, and personable. It was great to spend some time outside of San Juan and see more of the island, which was breathtaking (especially the sea arches). Cueva del Indio was physically challenging, and the climb into the cave had us all a little scared, but our guide helped us boulder our way through the opening safely. Be mindful that a fear of heights or tight spaces might make this first leg of the tour difficult, but if you can get past it the end result is absolutely worth it. Both caves were exceptionally beautiful and the day was like nothing we had ever experienced before. Kenyon took some amazing photos for us, we were very impressed! It was truly unforgettable and we highly recommend it! Be sure to wear shoes that are comfortable for both rock climbing and swimming (water shoes would be the best if you have them). Bring snacks if you can!
1No call, No show
SCAM! Arrived 30 minutes early to the pickup, made attempts to call the organizer and never made contact. Even the Viator support agent was unable to get in contact with them.
5Amazing
Our tour guy Roy was great he made sure everyone was safe and had a ton of fun
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet right in front of crush juice bar
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- I Work Where You Vacation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for seniors
How it compares in Arecibo
- Its from-price is 40% above the median of the 9 experiences we list in Arecibo.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 9.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Arecibo
Arecibo is a city on Puerto Rico's north coast, known for its lighthouse, sea caves and the sinkhole where a giant radio telescope once stood.
Arecibo sits on the Atlantic coast of northern Puerto Rico, at the mouth of the Río Grande de Arecibo, with a cathedral on its main plaza and a coastal park around the lighthouse. The Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park, with replicas of Columbus's ships and displays on the island's early history, occupies the point where the city meets the sea. Cueva del Indio, a cave on the cliffs shaped by the waves, holds old rock carvings.
Top-ranked sights in Arecibo: Cueva del Indio.
