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Puerto Rico Indigenous Roots: Unique Day Tour
5.0
24 Ratings
San Juan
Embark on a unique journey into Puerto Rico’s Indigenous roots, exploring ceremonial grounds, a hidden river, and an off-the-grid permaculture farm. Includes transport and farm-to-table lunch.
Embark on a unique journey into Puerto Rico’s Indigenous roots, exploring ceremonial grounds, a hidden river, and an off-the-grid permaculture farm. Includes transport and farm-to-table lunch.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Parque Ceremonial Indigena de Caguana - The Caribbean’s largest ceremonial ground, and most important in Taino history.
Museum contains artifacts commonly used in Taino life. - Charco Los Morones - Off the beaten path river where we may swim, and sunbathe surrounded by Utuado mountains. Here we will find Petroglyphs left behind by our…
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Parque Ceremonial Indigena de Caguana - The Caribbean’s largest ceremonial ground, and most important in Taino history.
Museum contains artifacts commonly used in Taino life. - Charco Los Morones - Off the beaten path river where we may swim, and sunbathe surrounded by Utuado mountains. Here we will find Petroglyphs left behind by our indigenous ancestors.
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Utuado - We will end our tour at a local sustainable permaculture farm, where we will receive a tour of the grounds, discuss sustainability and living off the grid.
Farm to table meal will be provided.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
While we may be a bit partial, we firmly believe this is the most unique way to experience Puerto Rico in a single day. This tour stands out from any other on the island. If you looked up “Off the beaten path” in the dictionary, this excursion would be the perfect example!
This adventure into Puerto Rico’s Indigenous heritage offers a one-of-a-kind…
While we may be a bit partial, we firmly believe this is the most unique way to experience Puerto Rico in a single day. This tour stands out from any other on the island. If you looked up “Off the beaten path” in the dictionary, this excursion would be the perfect example!
This adventure into Puerto Rico’s Indigenous heritage offers a one-of-a-kind experience for those eager to learn about the Caribbean’s origins, nature, and sustainable living. It’s also ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy Puerto Rico’s natural beauty without the presence of other tourists, lines, or the noise of travelers.
The tour includes a visit to the largest ceremonial grounds in the Caribbean, a tranquil river for swimming (where we are almost always the only visitors), and exclusive access (we are the sole tour providers) to a completely “off the grid” permaculture farm. Here, you’ll be treated to a fresh farm-to-table meal to conclude the day.
Location
114 Avenida José de Diego
Avenida José de Diego
We will leave at 8:30 SHARP!
Plan your arrival accordingly, we cannot wait past 8:30 and refunds will not be given for no shows or late guests.
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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(24 Ratings)
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Laylar513
Sep 22, 2025
A beautiful and meaningful day in the mountains - Our trip to Utuado was absolutely incredible and one of the highlights of our time in Puerto Rico! The experience had the perfect balance of history, adventure, and culture.
We began at a Taino ceremonial ground, where our guide shared fascinating stories about the island’s indigenous heritage — it really brought the site to life. This is one of the few tours that offers such an in-depth look at Taino history, which made it feel especially unique and meaningful. From there, we cooled off in the river and even climbed a beautiful waterfall, which was both fun and exhilarating. Later, we visited a sustainable farm and learned how the community is preserving traditions while caring for the land — such an inspiring part of the day.
What made the experience extra special was our guide, Tristan. Not only was he knowledgeable and welcoming, but he surprised us with a delicious local treat that made the day feel even more authentic and personal. On top of all that, Tristan is great photographer
If you’re looking for an unforgettable way to connect with Puerto Rico’s culture, history, and natural beauty, this tour is a must-do!
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Jeffreygm7061yc
Sep 15, 2025
A Meaningful Puerto Rican Experience Beyond the Usual - This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Starting the day with strong Puerto Rican coffee was the perfect kick-off. The renovated museum was eye-opening—I walked away with a deeper understanding of Puerto Rico’s indigenous history and the significance of the archeological site. Visiting the sacred grounds was powerful, and swimming in the river was a refreshing highlight in a quiet, natural spot. Lunch was fresh and delicious, enjoyed in a peaceful setting, and exploring the off-grid farm and adobe homes was really impressive. What I appreciated most was how the day balanced learning, culture, nature, and food—it never felt rushed or forced. It was the kind of experience that leaves you with a lasting connection to the island. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for something meaningful and memorable in Puerto Rico.
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Deanna
Sep 9, 2025
Great Taino experience - We really got to chance to experience the life of a Taino. Tristan was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful during the tour!
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K5626slcrystala
Aug 19, 2025
Original - It was a very rainy day when the trip was originally scheduled so rescheduled the day after hoping for better weather, Unfortunately it was still rainy but was leaving the next day and really wanted to explore the Taino Grounds. Tristán was able to make the trip work for us. We went to the ceremonial grounds and it felt very spiritual along with the added stories from Tristan and the other touring group. It was so amazing to see the petroglyphs in person! From there while it continued with heavy downpours we went deeper into the mountains. Passed by the many Rivers that were overflowing with water from the rainfall. Greeted by one of the amazing neighbors that told me “he just lives a simple life” but his knowledge of the rainfall just by looking at the water and the many plants around him seemed anything but simple i think he said he teaches in a close by university- amazing guy. Then we went to a hidden retreat with the most amazing view and served a delicious lunch! and we got to hear the rainfall onto the tin roof while we enjoyed the meal that was prepared by the host! They have four wonderful and protective dogs and two cute cats - very inviting and thankful for them sharing their view and home with us for a moment. Great experience and very different from other tours. Next time would love to dive into the rivers! Maybe you all can and hopefully enjoy it more than My kin and I did! Thanks Tristan. Many many thanks to you and everyone else we met during the trip!!
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Britnee_n
Aug 19, 2025
Great option to get out of the city - This tour is a lovely option to get out of San Juan for the day. It is a fun combination of activities learning about Taíno ancestral history, cooling off at a secluded waterfall, and eating a delicious lunch at a self-sustaining farm. The roads to get out to the ancestral grounds and farm were narrow and windy, so I was happy that I didn't have to drive them. Tristan was a great driver and tour guide as he shared local facts at a good pace along the way. Caguana was beautiful and peaceful with an interesting history. Onto the waterfall and river spot, we had it all to ourselves and the water was so refreshing on a hot day! It was also an interesting tour at the farm and amazing to hear how they got started and see all the hard work they've put into it. I had to catch a flight at the end of the tour, so Tristan was kind enough to accommodate having my drop-off location be at the San Juan airport. Thanks for the great tour!
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Sightsee66620509475
Mar 25, 2025
Amazing tour - This tour is amazing. First you go to the ceremonial grounds. Very cool. Then you go to an amazing swim spot. After that you go to the farm. The farm is awesome. Naldo and Alexa who run the farm are amazing. I have been on many tours with tour guide Tristian. He is an awesome tour guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I will do more tours with him on my return to Puerto Rico. I highly recommend booking your tours with tranki tours.
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Jonathanu999
Feb 9, 2025
Amazing Tiano Tour - Tristan was the absolute best and very knowledgeable of the Taino history. I would highly recommend this tour. Tristan was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly charismatic, making the entire experience fun and engaging.
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Christina
Feb 9, 2025
10/10 History, swimming, farm and delicious food!! - Tristan was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and taught us so much about Taino culture, living off the land, and what modern day cuisine is influenced from a rich past. Swimming in the river was absolutely refreshing and seeing the petroglyphs was a wonder. If you want to learn about Puerto Rican past and culture, enjoy swimming and food then this is the tour for you!!! 10 out of 10!!!
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P2978iacaitlind
Jan 31, 2025
Real Borikén experience - Tristan gave us an incredible tour with three unique stops. If you like history, culture, swimming, eating, or seeing natural beauty, you will enjoy this excursion! We never felt rushed or overwhelmed. Tristan and his friends Naldo and Alexa could not have been more accommodating and they taught us so much about Puerto Rican history and the land. And Tristan made sure to take lots of photos for us so we can remember the trip forever. I truly can’t think of a single thing that could be improved upon.
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Madolyna2025
Jan 1, 2025
History, culture, and nature extravaganza - Tristan provided a truly unforgettable experience for us. The tour was the perfect mixture of everything we love- history, culture, physical activity, beautiful nature, social connection, and food! With Tristan, you not only get factual information about tour-related topics, but also an in-depth understanding of how these things came to be and how they are evident in present day. Tristan is very reliable and communicative- answering questions leading up to the tour about what to wear, timeline, etc. I highly recommend this tour for people who are seeking an off the beaten path experience with a highly skilled guide.
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