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Puerto Rico Adventure: Cueva del Indio & Charco Azul
5.0
9 Ratings
San Juan
Explore hidden gems of Puerto Rico with a thrilling adventure through Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul, featuring caves, hikes, and cliff jumps.
Explore hidden gems of Puerto Rico with a thrilling adventure through Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul, featuring caves, hikes, and cliff jumps.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cueva del Indio - Upon reaching Arecibo, the journey begins with a climb up the renowned 7 arches, offering some of the most stunning views on the island. The adventure continues into the Taino Cave, where the entrance may be challenging, but with expert guidance, those in good shape will manage it with ease. Inside, visitors are transported back…
- Cueva del Indio - Upon reaching Arecibo, the journey begins with a climb up the renowned 7 arches, offering some of the most stunning views on the island. The adventure continues into the Taino Cave, where the entrance may be challenging, but with expert guidance, those in good shape will manage it with ease. Inside, visitors are transported back in time, surrounded by over 100 well-preserved Taino petroglyphs (stone writings/drawings). This location beautifully blends beauty, adventure, adrenaline, and history. Expert guidance is crucial for navigating the cave safely. Join this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Charco Azul Canyon - Known as the hidden, more beautiful counterpart to El Yunque, Charco Azul Canyon offers the breathtaking scenery and adventure of the El Yunque Rainforest without the crowds. This local treasure involves a hike down into the Canyon, crossing a river to explore two fascinating caves. One cave allows for swimming, while the other features a refreshing waterfall. The hike through the canyon is both fun and challenging, with stunning views. After exploring the Canyon and Caves, the journey leads to Charco Azul, a natural pool of fresh blue turquoise water. Here, visitors can swim, hike up rocks, and enjoy optional cliff jumping, with jumps available for all levels of bravery. Experience this hidden gem with a guide, as their expertise is essential for this tour.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Use of Life Vests
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Use of Life Vests
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
This adventure tour is the finest in Puerto Rico, as it completely bypasses the island’s tourist traps and focuses solely on incredible locations known only to locals. The tour includes two stops: Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul Canyon, each offering a unique experience. Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave) is a seaside cave that we explore, but reaching it…
This adventure tour is the finest in Puerto Rico, as it completely bypasses the island’s tourist traps and focuses solely on incredible locations known only to locals. The tour includes two stops: Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul Canyon, each offering a unique experience. Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave) is a seaside cave that we explore, but reaching it requires a walk over the stunning seven arches rock formations. The views of the island and the sea from this vantage point are truly awe-inspiring. Entering the cave itself feels like a journey back in time, long before Columbus. The Tainos intricately carved the cave walls, and we have the opportunity to see these up close. Charco Azul is perhaps even more spectacular. These are river caves, shaped by a river’s flow against the stone over millions of years. We swim through caves, hike, and have the option to cliff jump at the end. The entire day is packed with fun and adventure.
- Not recommended for seniors
Location
1374 Ashford Ave
Ashford Avenue
We meet right in front of crush juice bar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Kicsikundzsi
Apr 15, 2025
Lifetime experience 💛 - I actually thought that the 5 star average rating for these trips are a scam, but it was actually the best trip I ever had in my entire life. Our tour guide was Sean, who was the most amazing, knowledgeable, fun, supportive and coolest guide, I ever came across. Due to some missed communication, we ended up doing both of the tours, one of them fully out of Seans free and unpaid time. He was enthusiastic, very real and supportive throughout the whole trip. The description of this trips has to be updated as it’s not preparing customers to a very physical and demanding tour, which also requires proper footwear. At the cave we met Airam (another guide) and his team who worked amazingly with Sean as a real team to help and support the cave climbs to ensure safety at all times. We finished with meeting crazy locals who cliff jumps 50+ feet👀😃. An absolute amazing experience, I can only highly recommend. Thank you
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Jhars002
Apr 13, 2025
Best time, wear good shoes 😂 - It was my son and me going on the tour. We had Sean pick us up from the meeting point. The caves were brilliant. Def wear good grippy shoes. Had a bit of fear of heights in the cave and Sean literally put himself in the position to catch or physically shift me to grip points when i was too scare to move. He talked me through the whole ordeal and was exceedingly kind and patient with me. At the Indio site, he had a second guide, Airam, whom was also willing to physically help get myself and others in and out of caves. Both guides were excellent with children in both guided groups by the way. Airam and Sean worked together pretty seamlessly. And this teamwork made sure we had the best experience at the Indio site. Sean picked a fantastic local PR lunch spot. He made sure we understood the menu and even helped us order. Charco Azul was exceptional. And you could tell it was a destination the guide was invested in because he told a lot of anecdotal tidbits, stories, and knew a lot of the locals also visiting the river. Sean was super well prepared for the elements. He even went back for a hat my son left behind which was honestly up and beyond his scope since the tour was over. But that’s Sean style i think: up and beyond. We left (exhausted) with an unforgettable experience and made friends with a guide who made us feel like family.
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Eimileigh
Apr 10, 2025
Best Day Ever! - Amazing day with our guide Sean. From the beginning, Sean was an amazing communicator being sure to notify me of a slight traffic delay. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. First stop was Indian Cave. It was definitely a physically challenging tour but well worth it. Sean helped us every step of the way and always made us feel safe and comfortable. After Indian Cave we stopped at an amazing beach with crystal clear water for a swim! It was so refreshing after a strenuous hike that involved some climbing. After the beach we ate at an amazing authentic Puerto Rican restaurant. The food was incredible! Our last stop was Charco Azul. It was such an amazing experience hiking through caves and waterways, visiting several waterfalls. Absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a fulfilling day tour with lots of that’s challenging with lots of hiking, swimming, and great company, this tour is a must do! Not recommended for kids, and anyone physically unfit.
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Z7112zlangies
Mar 6, 2025
Active adventure through river cave systems - Sean was a fabulous tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The experience of swimming through the river cave systems was phenomenal and spectacular; the Indian Caves and 7 Arches were also magnificent! I took a gazillion pictures! This was quite the adventure which is exactly what we were looking for; one of the highlights of our trip to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
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Jlc4
Mar 5, 2025
Amazing way to spend the day! - This tour was amazing - I’m so glad I did it!
I signed up the night before and ended up having a solo, private tour with Sean, who couldn’t have been better.
I would never have gone to any of the places that we did by myself (and couldn’t have, frankly). The Cueva del Indio is remarkable but the river was magic.
I highly recommend this tour (just know it’s pretty rigorous).
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T1591demayurs
Feb 20, 2025
Epic Adventures at Cueva del Indio, Charco Azul Cave and Cueva Arenales! - We had an absolute blast on the Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul Cave and Waterfall Adventure! We were lucky to have our guide, Shmuel, all to ourselves, and he has completely spoiled all future excursions for us, he’s set the bar so high!
Cueva del Indio was absolutely breathtaking, with its stunning hike leading up to the cave, framed by dramatic rocky arches over the ocean. Entering the cave was a fun challenge, and seeing the ancient petroglyphs up close was super cool.
At Charco Azul and Cueva Arenales, we swam through caves, drank water filtered by stalactites, and the highlight was jumping off a 30 foot cliff! It was daunting at first, but the exhilaration was totally worth it.
Both Cueva del Indio and the waterfall adventure had a few tricky challenges, but thanks to Shmuel’s expert guidance, we always felt safe and confident. He never rushed us, making sure we could fully enjoy each moment. By the end of the day, we weren’t exhausted, we were energized and eager to explore more of Puerto Rico.
If you're looking for adventure, stunning landscapes, and an outstanding guide, this tour is an absolute must!
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Mayur_s
Feb 20, 2025
Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul Cave and Waterfall Adventure! - We had an absolute blast on the Cueva del Indio and Charco Azul Cave and Waterfall Adventure! We were lucky to have our guide, Shmuel, all to ourselves, and he has completely spoiled all future excursions for us, he’s set the bar so high!
Cueva del Indio was absolutely breathtaking, with its stunning hike leading up to the cave, framed by dramatic rocky arches over the ocean. Entering the cave was a fun challenge, and seeing the ancient petroglyphs up close was super cool.
At Charco Azul and Cueva Arenales, we swam through caves, drank water filtered by stalactites, and the highlight was jumping off a 30 foot cliff! It was daunting at first, but the exhilaration was totally worth it.
Both Cueva del Indio and the waterfall adventure had a few tricky challenges, but thanks to Shmuel’s expert guidance, we always felt safe and confident. He never rushed us, making sure we could fully enjoy each moment. By the end of the day, we weren’t exhausted, we were energized and eager to explore more of Puerto Rico.
If you're looking for adventure, stunning landscapes, and an outstanding guide, this tour is an absolute must!
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