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What an incredible place ! I myself am Taino / Borinken so coming to this site made me feel so emotional but also peaceful . To touch my bare feet on the land my ancestors walked on , see what they saw , touch what they touched ,hear what they heard , was just incredible . WARNING - wear sneakers and pants ! Especially if you want to climb up and go inside the cave to see the petroglyphs (worth going in ) . You will also have to walk through some Brush to get to the arch and you will want pants for this . This is not for those that do not have good balance / stability as the rock surface you climb is VERY VERY jagged , uneven , and slippery after rain . DO NOT use your cell until ready to stand still ! There are too many holes and rocket points . Lastly - the gps will take you to a main "entrance" where you will be told it is $10 per person to get in . These people do not work for the park nor does this money go to the park . These people own the land that bars access to the easiest way in and out of the site . THATS IT ! there are free entry points ! They just require more walking to the site itself . We paid the money but were highly disappointed to find out that they don't even give back for the conservation / preservation of the site .we had the privilege of meeting the geological team (they were there on 5/12/2026) from the university of San Diego and they informed us of this issue with the owners of this land not cooperating with them and their team either . It's sad considering they are part of this island and making money off of a natural site . Otherwise this visit was one of my favorites.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
$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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Beautiful views! A most see place when visiting Puerto Rico! Depending on the time of year you are able to go inside the cave.
DO IT! A car of 4 was $7 for entrance ($3 to park, $1 per person). Caves are gorgeous. Walk across to the edges or climb down a ladder and explore underneath the caves. Several movies have been filmed here like Pirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Island and a bunch of others. There's leftover movie props, like fake stone walls, that give the place an eclectic vibe. Bathrooms are eh. There's no lights in either, no running water in the men's. But, you don't come for the toilets, right? Just nice to know ahead of time. Hike over and see the seven arches, really beautiful. There's places to dive into the water too, saw a bunch of people swimming. Guy who owns the property recommended having someone watch your property while you're swimming ;) read more
This place is breathtaking, I must admit! The views of the crystal blue water and the moment the water splashes through the caves on high tide is amazing. Reminds me of the blow holes in Hawaii and other Pacific Islands. I think we decided to visit this site on an off-day. Directions to find the location are scarce, and the site itself is not well marked. Took some searching to find the right spot. A man blasting rap on his cell phone, who does not speak English, directs you to park in a lot and then gives you a ticket for entrance once you pay $5 (cash only). There was no tour guide, nobody who was able to explain to us where and how to enter the cave--the entire point of this excursion. The paths are not evident and one can easy be confused about where to hike to find the main attractions. Surrounding areas full of trash and rusted steel frames. We searched around in the blazing sun for over an hour before we gave up. A local eventually explained to use that there used to be a wooden ladder leading into a small hole in the middle of the rock face; however, hurricane activity destroyed the ladder and now there is a 10-15 foot drop to get into the caves. Extremely dangerous considers the unpredictable tides. Not for those who are uncomfortable with their climbing/swimming skills! Despite our experience, it was well worth the trouble. The location is popular and many families were exploring the many rock faces--imagining their uses many centuries ago. The rocks are SHARP and very uneven, so wear sandals with good tread or tennis shoes with excellent grip. It was 98 degrees when we visited in October and the sun reflected off the rocks, so sunscreen is a must for those with fair skin. Worth the hassle! read more
13 years ago
Hands down La Cueva del Indio is in the top three best attractions in Puerto Rico. The view is epic! It's about an hour or so away from San Juan, so you'll have to rent a car; however it is close to the Rio Camuy Caves, Cueva Ventana and Arecibo Lighthouse, and all are doable in one day. I recommend you save this for last, so you can relax on the beach after a long day. Once you exit the highway, you'll drive along local roads and take a beaten path. If you think you're in the wrong area, keep going. It's worth it. Pull into the tiny bar called El Coayuco and park in front. It costs $3 for the day, so you can explore the surrounding beach afterward. Take the tour for $0.50 / person, because you'll learn so much about the Taino-Spanish history and what movies were filmed there. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and hospitable. They'll point out the best spots to take pictures and will patiently let you explore for as long as you'd like. We climbed in and out of the caves, saw the fruit bats and got up close and personal with the carvings. At the end of the tour, grab a coco cocktail - they'll hack up the coconut onsite and hand you the most refreshing beverage. If you have time, sip it along the private beach and wade in the natural whirlpool. Unfortunately, the water was too choppy during my visit, so I wasn't able to go on the snorkeling or kayaking tour. Be sure to tip your guide! read more
10 years ago
This is a MAGICAL place in the north coast of Puerto Rico. You really have to get some guts to go down the cave, but if you do, I promise you won't regret it. One of the many wonders of PR. read more
The best value in Puerto Rico! $3 to park and $1 per person. If you're going to visit the caves then you MUST come by this place. There's even a place to park down the road if you want to hit up a beautiful beach. Bring CASH or cry on the way home. This was was one of our top experiences in PR. It was so beautiful. No words or pictures can describe our time there so PLEASE don't miss this. We were only there for less than an hour because it started to thunderstorm. I guess La Cueva will always be special to us because we were there for such a short period of time. Wear shoes! Rocks are very sharp and flip flops won't work. There was even a guy cutting coconuts on the side of the road a mile away. He was on the right. Look for him. $3 each! Absolutely beautiful experience. read more
This was one of the coolest and most economical things we've done so far. When we arrived the guy looked at us and said $5 to park and $2 per person. I asked him $3 to park and $1 per person? He quickly said just give me $5. So... Be aware he might just charge whatever he feels like. (There seems to be two properties that allow you to park.) The views from above the cave are beautiful. It's really cool that you get to explore on your own. *Wear good shoes. The rocks are very sharp. read more
One of the most stunning places in Puerto Rico, and one of the best highlights of our trip. You just pay $5 for a ticket and the guide explains where you can go. It's pretty straight forward, you can spend an hour just enjoying the breathtaking view and taking some pictures. Make sure to take the right path, cross the trees and bushes and you will find beautiful pools. There is a cave that you can go down but you should be in shape and comfortable with scrambling. read more
7 years ago
Make sure you wear shoes, it's an awesome experience and if you're scare of heights stay away from the edges, but you should be good to go. $5 entrance, short hike but requires climbing. Be careful with the bees if you up the same way I did. Parking available. read more
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What a great time! Oh and it's only $3 for 1 car (2 people). Tips: Wear sunscreen and wear sneakers. See my pictures! read more
10 years ago
By far our favorite stop in Puerto Rico! We were charged $5 each adult, free for our 7 year old son. The magnificent views were worth every second. Wear tennis hoes for a good grip and be ready for LOTS of rugged terrain. The petroglyph's are impressive and we learned so much from our guide Orlando. He seemed to be very knowledgeable about the caves and guided us the entire way. I believe he was one of the "guys" taking part in the pay and park. Nonetheless, because we toured on a Monday around 10am. They were not busy and he had the time to spend with us. Definitely do this destination! !! read more
This place was so beautiful!!! You have to crawl into the cave as the ladder was removed for safety reasons-according to the worker, although it wasn't by them. Just be careful of the tide when you go! If you see wet spots up top, it's not safe to go down and you can get stuck. This was definitely worth the adventure! read more
This is best explored as part of an Arecibo day excursion to include the Cueva Ventana(guided tour where you'll see Taíno petroglyphs and cave fauna including several bats and a native boa) and then head to the coastal Cueva del Indio and Siete Arcos(unguided hikes that start from a private parking area for a nominal fee). Hiking shoes or sneakers are strongly recommended and you should know and respect your limits when hiking in Cueva del Indio and Siete Arcos in ragged and sharply edged rocky cliffs. The views and the surrounding flora are mesmerizing! The parking /trespass fee was only $5 per person and is only a few minutes away from both la Cueva and Siete Arcos. The site could be more much accessible if safety features were added. read more
9 years ago
Date of visit:4/27/2017 *Important Update* There is no ladder going down to the cave to see petroglyphs anymore since February 2017. The Department of Natural Resources has removed the ladder for safety reason. Maybe another reason is vandalism on the cave walls. Parking: We didn't see other road signs for backyard parking except one private parking lot with colorful flags (please see the attached photo for the parking lot that I referred to). You don't have to park there! They charge $5/person for parking. Even you don't use their parking lot, they can still charge you an access fee if you go through their yard. Be aware that this is a free park and nobody can charge your any entrance fee other than parking. Let's say that you are probably only gonna stay on top of the cave for 20 mins max since there is no ladder going down to the cave. Why pay more than you should? People worried about this place is not safe to park, but I felt people there are very nice. We parked at a place looked like a barn. The young man who worked there was very kind and he even let us park there for free. We ended up tipping him $3 to show our appreciation (only two people for 40mins). I heard other people park at the gas station or they park right across the gas station by the entrance of the beach. How to get the cave: Once you see km7.9, keep heading west. About half mile or so, you will see a gas station. Right across the gas station is the entrance of the beach. There is no sign saying Cueva de Indio entrance. Gas station is your marker! You have to walk along the beach toward the cave. Once you see a naturally formed circle pool by the sea, directly facing the pool, look for a sandy path that would lead you to the cave so you can avoid walking on the spiky rocks which can be painful and dangerous even with those hiking shoes on. Once you get in the woods, you will see a very organized path. You will not get lost. Overall: We went there around 4pm so there were only 10 people including two of us. I don't know how packed this place was used to be, but it was definitely not that exciting as I saw the photos posted on yelp. It is very sad to see this place not in good management. This free public cave park could be maintained like any other public beach on the island so people can pay standard parking fee and no entrance fee. The view on top of the cliff was spectacular. The arch was amazing. No information is available on the site to explain how the place was formed and was it for. You have to look up on google on your own. If you like to be adventurous, go explore. One hour is all you need to see the place. read more
This was my favorite cave in the area and though it is not for the faint of heart, you will certainly be rewarded for your toils! Here are my top tips for this cave adventure: 1. Follow instructions and pictures from other yelpers. I found R.P.'s and Jeff P.'s reviews to be invaluable! Great pictures and detailed instructions. 2. Wear shoes that have durable soles since you will be walking over jagged rocks 3. Bring a camera - you will want to capture every scenic moment and there are lots of them! 4. If you walk right towards the cliffs, keep going right and you will hit some beautiful secluded beaches. It's mesmerizing to watch the waves hit the rocky shoreline 5. When you visit the cave on the left side, be calm and careful as you climb down. Don't be scared-you can do it! If there are families with small children this ladder can get a bit backed up 6. Be sure to check out the ancient petroglyphs when you get to the bottom 7. Bring some cash and get a fresh coconut as a reward for your efforts. One of the family members will cut it open for you on the back of an old pick up truck for you to drink the coconut juice and then afterwards when you're done he will slice open the coconut meat for you to eat read more
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Definitely a must see in PR the walk is a bit changeling sort of so wouldn't recommend to kids or elderly but the views are a WOW factor Well worth it!! read more
11 years ago
Wear sneakers. The guide was very informative so I would recommend asking for one so you know the history and so you know what you're looking at. Beautiful ! read more
11 years ago
R.P. directions were super helpful. Worth it to park at the private property about 100 yards from the gas station (noting it is no longer abandoned). Parking doesn't open until 10am. They have bathrooms but no running water. Just beautiful there! This was one of our families favorite stops...worth the drive! read more
12 years ago
Amazing views. Parking was about $4. It's worth doing the tour with the guide because with out him I would not have ventured off to the areas he took us. There is walking involved but everything is extremely close as in the different view points, caves, etc. this is not an area for a beach day. It is more for the site seeing and beautiful nature. read more
10 years ago
This place is an unexpected jewel, so much so that it's a popular filming location. We just so happened to go on a day that they were filming Married at First Sight. It truly does look like the pictures, but better. I must admit I chickened out on going down into the cave (as I can be clumsy at times). Even still, I had a very rewarding experience with the views alone. It's definitely worth seeing! read more
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This place is under new management since my last visit. It seems very much on the up and up. We received a ticket and a wrist band and directions on where to go. The only downside is that they close at 5 and no one told us. Therefore, when we returned to the parking area, the gate was half closed and the parking lot was emptying out at 5:20 pm. At any rate, we enjoyed our hike onto the cave, which is quite perilous with the various holes that peer down into the cave. Once we were atop the cave, my friends climbed down into the cave on the rope ladder. Although this is my third visit, I still refuse to trust the integrity of the ladder. While they traveled down into the cave, I sat atop the cave and took many selfies. We climbed down the side of the cave and then make our way back up the other side of the caves. On the other side, there are large rocky arches and a beach which is pretty but unswimmable. My advice when you visit is to be prepared with good shoes with a rubber sole that can grip the rockiness of this cave. Bring a camera and a selfie stick! read more
12 years ago
The view from the top of the cave were amazing ( it is close to the camuy cave). Upon arrival,there is a parking space and a local cafe ( I did not eat there). There is a fee for the parking space $3 for two individuals and $1 entrance fee. The available guides work for tips and are bilingual. As the guide goes over the history of the caves, he goes on showing you the many places and views from different sides of the top of the cave( I highly recommend the guide). The views are breath taking absolutely amazing!!!! Note: wear sneakers not sandals the rock on top of the cliff are pretty sharp. read more
11 years ago
Great visit and great guide, named Bebo! See my review in my travel blog: Mypuertoricoconcierge.com about the "Million Dollar View in Arecibo" read more
10 years ago
This little spot is a great stop on your Puerto Rican vacation. The views were amazing. Again, given the topography, not a great place for people who have difficulty walking. It can be a little scary going down the ladder into the cave, but it's awesome and beautiful. Be sure to heed the advice of the guides as there have been drownings here. Also, be sure to climb to the top and look around, that's where the spectacular view of the arches are located. read more
11 years ago
Three dollars for parking, to grab a cheap beer do you want to get a bite to eat while there. make sure you tip your guide. If you go to the right after leaving parking lot and follow the cliffs you will find a very nice secluded beach. read more
11 years ago
I took a tour in October 2014 it was a beautiful and exciting experience..i will recommend to anyone.. The pictures we took were breath taking...i will love to go back.. read more
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