Cave Hopping Tour: Discover Stunning Petroglyph-laden Caves in Arecibo and Manati
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21 Ratings
San Juan
Embark on a thrilling cave hopping tour in Arecibo and Manati, Puerto Rico. Explore Cueva del Indio, home to stunning petroglyphs, and discover the enchanting Cueva de las Golondrinas. Don't miss this adventure of a lifetime!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cueva del Indio - Known for having the highest concentration of petroglyphs along the island’s coastline, Cueva del Indio is a natural cavern formed by the ocean’s erosion of limestone, featuring an opening to the heavens. Visitors can admire the magnificent cavern, towering cliffs, natural arches, and rock formations resembling bridges.
- Playa La Cueva Las Golondrinas - Our journey takes us to the seaside where we’ll meander through a mangrove forest to unveil the breathtaking Cueva de las Golondrinas, also known as Swallow bird cave, named for the multitude of these birds dwelling within. Revel in the beauty of the cave, the serenity of the beach, and take a break from the everyday as you linger in this secluded treasure.
What's Included
- Bottled water included for hydration
- Complimentary towels provided
- Life jackets for safety on water activities
- Air-conditioned transport for your comfort
- All parking fees covered
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Additional fee for pick ups/drop off out of the San Juan area
Additional Information
Our journey begins at Cueva del Indio, also known as Indian Cave, situated in the municipality of Arecibo. It’s renowned for having the largest collection of petroglyphs on the island’s coast. Sculpted by sea waves into the limestone, the cave opens skyward. You will have the chance to marvel at its magnificence, oversized cliffs, archways, and natural rock bridges. Following this, we will wander off to the township of Manati. We start with a gentle stroll near the shores leading us to a beautiful small beach housing an above-ground cave known as ‘Cueva de las Golondrinas’ or Swallow Bird Cave. During their breeding season, the cave is bustling with these birds. Along the way, you will spot local land and hermit crabs, and other fauna inhabiting the island’s coastline. The guide will familiarize you with the intricacies of this locality, showcasing awe-inspiring views and numerous spots ideal for photo-ops.
Location
313 C. Recinto Sur
Calle Recinto Sur
The meeting point is at Recinto Sur Street in front of Raices Restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Maryann_t
Dec 30, 2023
A Spectacular Time! - Angel and Annie (husband and wife team) arranged an amazing day for us. I went with my twin daughters and my 78 year old Dad, and we were all engaged and learned so much about Puerto Rican history, culture, and food. We hiked through beautiful forests, caverns, went to beaches, had lunch at a delicious roadside restaurant which served authentic Puerto Rican food. Annie is a safe and careful driver, and the vehicle was clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend this tour if you want to try something unique and special.
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David_p
Oct 15, 2023
A magical excursion in paradise - Angel was incredible. What started out as a rainy day transformed into a very special excursion for me and my wife. You’ll never get this level of attention on a regular cruise excursion. We saw truly hidden and private getaway locations that were breathtaking with NOBODY else around!
It was our favorite excursion ever and we’ve done dozens. Thank you Angel and your wife for the memories
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Tara_s
Aug 3, 2023
Angel was amazing it was... - Angel was amazing it was the best tour we did in PR and worth every penny. Annie was a great driver as well I felt very safe and both were very helpful by giving recommendations of restaurants and things to do!
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Ty_g
Aug 22, 2021
We got Jason Momoa as our Tourguide!!! - It was the best tour among all 7 tours that we got throughout our whole trip in PR. The view was fantastic and the bakery we went to was also awesome. Angel and Annie are the best tourguides that we could ask for honestly. Not only are they passionate about what they do, they know what they are talking about when it comes to the culture, anecdotes and recomendations on other local attractions. Angel was such a strong support, physically and mentally when we were doing the caving activities. On top of that, the resemblance of him and Jason Momoa is just uncanny!
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333montym
Aug 20, 2021
A must do activity - This was a great experience, we getting out of home wanting a break and going on the cave hopping trip was a real stress buster. To add Angel added a lot of value and surely helped with learning the culture and history of the land. Surely something we recommend all to go through
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Karen_m
May 30, 2021
Awesome - This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Puerto Rico. Angel and Annie were awesome. They were very informative and very caring, guiding us through these beautiful natural sites. We enjoyed their company thoroughly. I highly recommend that you request Angel and Annie as your tour guides. We covered a lot of territory but we are so thankful we did not miss out on this tour.
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Ajo261
Feb 26, 2021
Great Value Private Tour! - Amazing private tour with very fun and knowledgeable guides. I went on this tour all by myself, having no idea that it was a private tour and I had a blast. Cueva del Indio is not only full of fascinating culture and history but surrounded by gorgeous ocean views. And Cueva Ventana (which you will go with a dedicated guide and group) is amazing as well! Definitely an amazing company to book through considering the very reasonable price for a private tour. And the guides were so knowledgeable and a lot of fun to talk to! Highly recommend!
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Victoria_b
Nov 21, 2020
Excellent tour, fantastic guide, must-see! - This was a fantastic tour of two of the most famous caves in Puerto Rico. This is a private tour provided by Angel, usually with his wife driving. Angel has a lot of experience showing people around the caves, and was very knowledgeable about the area. He was also extremely helpful in climbing into and out of the cave; I cannot imagine trying to see the Cave del Indio by myself.
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33evaz
Oct 21, 2020
Such a beautiful and rewarding tour - Such a beautiful and rewarding tour, the views at both places are amazing and Anjelo has been very knowledgeable and helpful and told me a lot about Puerto Rico that I didn’t know before. I would definitely recommend you take this tour if you’re into unique and beautiful landscapes.
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Anna
Mar 4, 2020
Excellent, truly picturesque, tour despite the rather-pricey price tag. - Excellent tour despite the rather-pricey price tag. Angel is a very knowledgeable and kind guide that will show you some really beautiful places, and while there, help you access the most scenic parts of them, while also telling you about the history, culture, economy and society of the Island. The driver was also very nice and driving us nicely and smoothly.
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