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    La Cueva del Indio

    4.6 (96 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Andi S.

    Bring cash, a ranger of sorts guards the entrance and has a photo album to sort of warn of the risks along the way. Be sure to wear good close toed shoes! Really beautiful spot but a tab sketchy, particularly if you opt to go in the cave. It was awesome the see the bats but I really had the wrong kind of shoes for the bouldering moves it took to get back out of there. Glad to have made it out safe. 100% worth the fee! Look out for petroglyph in the bigger cave as well. That wasn't "open" on the day we went.

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    Elfrida R.

    La Cueva del Indio is said to contain the largest number of petroglyphs found along the coastal zone. It was designated a Natural Reserve since 1992, and it is managed by the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER). Every time we visit Puerto Rico, we visit Cueva del Indio. It is such a beautiful and magnificent place. The sound of the waves hitting the rocks and the soft feel of the wind are calming and relaxing. The views from the top are breathtaking and you might be able to enjoy the beach close by. There's parking and there are clean ports-potties. The cost to enjoy this beauty of nature is $10/person. Have comfortable shoes closed shoes, as it is very rocky. The sun is pretty intense, wear sunscreen, use a hat/cap, stay hidrated.

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    Kudakwashe T.

    This spot is very very very beautiful. The water is so clear and blue. The sand is soft, supple, and fine! The vegetation is amazing. The rocks and boulders are huge and wild. The views are incredible! The aura here is peaceful, solace, and exciting. The walk through of this area will put you in a positive head space and have you appreciating nature on a high level. This spot is just visually glorious. I highly recommend visiting this spot if you are a lover of beaches.

    Angie Y.

    A tourist attraction that seems to be overlooked due to the Yunque rainforests' popularity but definitely worth a visit -- the biodiversity and different types of landscape are absolutely riveting and breathtaking. Explore the caves, walk amongst the different trails to arches, walk along the beach and be exposed to all of the wonderful wildlife such as bats, crabs, mollusks, sea urchins and more. Note: the climb in to the cave is not super easy, you need to have a good amount of upper body strength, and hoist yourself up onto the rock formations. There was no ladder assisting your efforts in or out. Dress code: definitely want to bring a bathing suit and some closed water shoes or sneakers. Cost: $10 cash per person

    Boon C.

    There is ten dollars entrance fees. Non resident pay more than resident. The parking is available at the sites. Restroom just across from the park entrance. You may want to have good bottom shoe since you have to step on the pointy rock. It look like lava rock. On certain angle, you can see several rock arches. The view is beautiful. On the top of the rock, there is a path go down to area you can see the cave below. There is a crack on the rock wall that can lead you to cave below. The climb to bottom of the cave requires rock climbing skill, good body condition, high wall grip. I wouldn't recommend most of the visitor try this, because it is narrow and dangerous. There is a pathway connecting you to northern side of the rock and beach. You can explore that way easily.

    Entrance to the cave
    Joey V.

    Perhaps the best $10 I spent while in Arecibo, PR. First things first, you'll experience breathtaking views from the seven arches. The turquoise water and the breeze is amazing. A small section is climbing into a cave. Where you'll find hieroglyphics, a clear pool of water, harmless bats. Getting in and out of the cave can be tricky and I wouldn't encourage it if you are not physically fit. There's a chance you could slip and fall if not careful. We did encounter a guide that was giving a tour and learned that the fee was well over $120 a person. So in some sense we lucked out by observing and imitating the climbing path. This was something I've never experienced in my life and would encourage anyone to pay a visit. It's worth it.

    Nick P.

    $10 fee per person if you park in that private parking lot close to the entrance. It depends on what time of year you go because you may or may not be able to access the cave. Also, you have to be careful of the waves. You can see in my pictures that the waves can get pretty big. Wear sturdy shoes for climbing. Other than that, it was one of my favorite places to visit.

    Marynell K.

    Such a beautiful place. The entrance fee is $10 per person, it is important to listen to the instructions when you arrive because it can be dangerous if you get near the edge because of the wind. We didn't climb in the cave because I'm clumsy and my boyfriend didn't feel like taking care of me if I fell lol Overall the views are just beautiful so worth it!

    Dani S.

    One the coolest places to visit on the island! Definitely worthwhile to see! Here's for my 2800th review. Came here to check out the caves after the recommendation of some friends and it was definitely worth the trek to this side of the island. 2.5 hours from San Juan, we were driving for a while. After entering the park area, we parked in the parking lot. You do have to pay $5 per person to enter the entrance. And they only take cash. The path going to the left goes to the caves and it's really cool. There's a small hole that you can enter the caves but it's super gnarly and definitely need tennis shoes with grip. Rubber sole required because you are climbing cliffs and it's very dangerous. The view is very nice outside the caves. Highly recommend!

    Alex T.

    what an absolute MUST see. for $10 you get the mountain/cave hike of a life time! it is a bit dangerous so i wouldn't recommend this attraction if you have smaller children, but wow, it is so beautiful to listen to the waves crash against the massive rock formations. the beach near by is also really cute as well. the waves here are very aggressive so be very careful especially around the more slippery rocks. pics below of this amazing spot in PR.

    Kathleen R.

    Absolutely beautiful, I was fortunate to go when it was pretty much empty and it was so relaxing getting to sit on the rocks on the edge.

    Zoe A.

    Beautiful views! A most see place when visiting Puerto Rico! Depending on the time of year you are able to go inside the cave.

    Tony S.

    Moderate to extreme hike. Please come with an experienced hiker. Beautiful place if you're interested in history and scenery.

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    Review Highlights - La Cueva del Indio

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    Viejo San Juan - San Juan Pier

    Viejo San Juan

    4.7(247 reviews)
    55.9 km

    Absolutely Amazing!!…read more The History, the culture, the views, the food, the vibes, the music is a 10/10!! So thankful and grateful for this experience The architecture is beautiful, the colors are so vibrant Cute quant shops, bars and restaurants, cobble stone streets and cafes I loved it here

    Old San Juan is a must visit. It doesn't matter how many times you've been here. There's always…read moresomething new to discover. You may even rediscover a part of your past... like I did. It's a timeless Spanish Colonial town filled with charming old-world atmosphere, tropical settings, and tasty treats. It's truly a very walkable city. You just need to know what you want to see and how to get there. Those with mobility issues may need to map out a route with less of an incline. There's a free trolley in the city that used to be very reliable. My mom was very happy to see it during her very last pre-pandemic trip back to the island. I didn't see any of them this time around. Although, that might have been because of the Ironman race. The traffic looping through this part of the city is already bad enough. The roads being blocked off for marathons & festivities make it more difficult to get around. I hope they can improve transportation services for both locals & tourists alike. This is why walking around town is highly recommended. We originally wanted an Uber drop off at Plaza del Quinto Centenario. The roads were blocked off so we ended up at Plaza Colon on the east side. It turned out to be a good starting point as we made our way to Paseo de la Princesa. On our way, we just happened to spot a café-lined public square with a statue of a famous Puerto Rican composer named Arturo Somohano. I would definitely stop here for coffee if ever on a short shore excursion. It's close to the port, yet it's hidden by the Hotel Rumbao. There's also a Starbucks in this square. But, I must tell you. The highlight of our most recent visit was walking along the Princess Promenade and the fortified walls of the city to the San Juan Gate. I know a lot of people go to the forts (El Morro & San Cristóbal), and you should if you've never seen them. It's just that this southwestern part of OSJ wins my heart every time. It's a beautiful nature walk with many landmarks such as La Fortaleza, La Casa Blanca, Pigeon Park, and Paseo del Morro. There's a cat park as well and many garita viewpoints along the wall on your way to El Morro. All with great coastal views. It was also great to visually trace our steps the following evening when leaving on our 7-Day cruise from the Pan American Pier. That whole area along the promenade leading to the San Juan Gate and El Morro is lit up at night. The entire town sparkles when viewing it from the mouth of the bay. It's a beautiful sight that will always be remembered. A great beginning & ending point to any cruise.

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    Viejo San Juan - Nono's bar - Mojito

    Nono's bar - Mojito

    Viejo San Juan - La Perla neighbourhood

    La Perla neighbourhood

    Viejo San Juan - Visiting El Morro at night on 04/27/2023 (Viejo San Juan, PR)

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    Visiting El Morro at night on 04/27/2023 (Viejo San Juan, PR)

    Charco Azul - Abandoned car on the access road

    Charco Azul

    3.0(7 reviews)
    30.3 km

    We had a very difficult time finding the actual Charco and when we did the only way to access it…read morewas by swimming into muddy water. We opted not to swim and just observed the Charco from a high point on the "trail". There is very little signage in the area directing you to the Charco or any "trails". I use quotation marks because there really are no trails, just the access road used by the water authority. At first, we drove completely past the Charco, despite using the supposedly exact GPS coordinates. We stopped and asked a guy doing yard work around his house for directions and that got us on the right road. We then parked, as suggested by other reviewers, at a private lot at the top of the hill where a local homeowner had small lot parking available for $3. We then walked down the hill to the river. There's a tiny overgrown sign directing you to the Río. We went down the steep hill and saw the water authority's little blue station. Then we wondered how to get to the Charco. There are no signs, nothing. We followed what appeared to be trail along a cliff but had to turn back at an impasse. The "trail" was very overgrown and full of fallen trees and brush. We then ran into some local youth and they directed us to follow the river. We walked then waded down the river for awhile. Note, if you're going to try to check this out, you will want some good water shoes with lots of traction. We reached a small area where the youth appeared to have camped earlier. Here's where you could potentially swim further in and observe the caves. I climbed back up on the "trail" and could see some of the vista I'd seen on YouTube and Instagram. Looks nice but if you don't want to swim in questionable looking water, not the best. The complete lack of trails and appropriate signage seriously detracted from our experience. Unless you're a hard core adventurer willing to both hike and swim with the appropriate gear, I would not recommend visiting this Charco. Also, as there are no actual trails I would not recommend this for kids or anyone with mobility issues. Go the El Yunque instead where the trails are paved and well maintained.

    It was a hell of a walk up and down that road/hill, if you've been there you know lol. You had to…read moreeventually swim at a certain points and after you get over the freezing cold water, it's quite fun if you like a little adventure. The waters were high and crystal clear unlike other reviews. Overall we weren't prepared for the hike/swim but it was an amazing experience.

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    Charco Azul - Walk through

    Walk through

    Charco Azul - Close up of the abandoned car

    Close up of the abandoned car

    Charco Azul - The "stack of rocks"

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    The "stack of rocks"

    Cara Del Indio

    Cara Del Indio

    4.5(6 reviews)
    33.8 km

    A visit to the giant rock sculpture of Cacique Mabodamaca aka "Cara Del Indio" located in Isabela,…read morePR was such a cool thing to do while in PR on vacation. I definitely recommend adding a stop to check out this awesome landmark if you're near the Isabela area. Helpful Tip(s): Please note that the sculpture is located off a very busy highway, right as you get into Isabela so please be careful as you are stopping to see this. Because of its location, it can also be easily passed up. Isabela 113 is the exit #, so as soon as you see this exit, you'll turn right so you can then pull over safely to get an up close look of the Cara Del Indio. There is a small rock area across the street from the sculpture that was empty during our visit so we were able to safely pull into it and park. We visited on a Tuesday afternoon (04/26/2023) so there were only 3 other tourists already there so we were able to take our picts/videos real quick & then continue our drive. Hope this info helps! Till next time, Rebecca

    Stopped by here before heading to La cueva del viento. I honestly thought my sister was referring…read moreto something else when we added the stop into our agenda. This a reminder of Puerto Rico's Taíno history. Per PuertoRico.com this giant stone sculpture is honoring the Taíno chief Mabodamaca, who is remembered for resisting Spanish colonization in the early 1500s. The sculpture was created by Puerto Rican artisan Isaac Laboy and installed in 2000 near the intersection of PR-2 and PR-113. We spent no more than 10 minutes taking photos and checking out the area. There were a few vendors nearby. Just be careful crossing the road since traffic moves fast. It was nice viewing history, but I won't want to come again.

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    Cara Del Indio
    Cara Del Indio
    Cara Del Indio - Cara Del Indio rock sculpture (pic taken - 04/25/2023)

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    Cara Del Indio rock sculpture (pic taken - 04/25/2023)

    La Cueva del Indio - localflavor - Updated June 2026

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