Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
This is an absolutely unforgettable experience. This day trip has it all: adventure, pristine tropical rivers, waterfalls, cave swimming, beautiful scenery, adrenaline, fun and even some archeology/history along the day.
We will swim through caves, go under cool waterfalls, and even cliff jump from cliffs ranging from 8 to 27 feet (optional of course.) The place is almost undiscovered, not like El Yunque where you can easily encounter hundreds of people in a single day. Mostly just locals here or people who come with us! The drive from the meeting point to the rainforest caves is about one hour. Along the way you will see the real Puerto Rico, quite removed from the tourist area. You will see a more rural way of life where the locals are connected with nature. The scenery along the drive and hike is absolutely incredible. Once the adventure begins, we will take you through the jungle. We grew up doing this and know the area like the back of our hands, so you are safe with us.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for people with mobility issues
Ashtma
Have to be in ok condition
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Options vary.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Life vests
Local Guide
What To Expect
Charco Azul Canyon
Charco Azul and its other-worldly views is something that you simply cannot miss. Swimming through caves is exhilarating. At the end we go cliff jumping (optional) for even more adrenaline. This visit includes the Arenales Caves as well.
Options
Night Time Cave & Waterfall
Night Time Adventure
Cave and Waterfall Exploration
Reviews
1,644 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular adventure in Puerto Rico’s beautiful jungle
M7456YHjerryg,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing and I would definitely recommend Airam our guide was great and very knowledgeable The waterfall was spectacular Thank You
Book This Today!
lisasuss,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our canyoning and caving tour! Sarah was enthusiastic, fun, and incredibly informative from start to finish. The whole experience had the perfect pace — a beautiful mix of walking, floating through stunning canyons, and exploring caves. We always felt completely safe, and her communication before the trip was excellent. The ride back out of the caves with Bimbo (and I’m sure I’m spelling his name wrong!) was an absolute wild and hilarious highlight of the day. Sarah even provided healthy, delicious snacks, which was such a thoughtful touch. And she’s a bit of a wizard — someone on another tour had lost their Apple Watch, and she actually found it deep in the canyon waters! (Note to future guests: definitely remove jewelry and watches before you jump in — they may not survive!) This is a small, intimate tour, which means you get a really personal, attentive experience that feels tailored to you. A couple of tips: • Bring water shoes with good grip • Bring a waterproof bag with a lanyard if you plan to take your camera Highly recommend this tour — it’s equal parts adventure, nature, and great company!
Beautiful views and an a great guide
brandonbN4088UV,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Beautiful caves and the water felt amazing! The guide was great and knew the terrain well! 5 out of 5! Would definitely recommend!
Rivers and Cave adventure in the rainforest of Puerto Rico
jaynet494,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up at the meeting time promptly by Airam who drove us out to the rainforest, Airam shared his knowledge of the local area and it was great to hear his childhood stories of playing in the forest and river. The forrest, river and caves were stunning and Airam pointed out things of interest as we went along we would never have spotted the bats in the caves. Airam gave us the confidence to go through the under water cave and cliff jump without being pushy and gave us plant of time to explore without rushing us he was fantastic a real asset to the company.
Breathtaking Views and Adrenaline Rush
492carleighs,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing! It was around $115 per person and was worth every penny! Even though it is 5 hours, time absolutely flies, so savor every moment! From the moment you jump in the water to the end of the tour it’s a rush of adrenaline! The tour guides are super informative and very helpful on telling you where to go. They also are great conservationists and enjoyable to be around! We had a great time and would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Puerto Rico!
Vale la pena (Súper worth it)
xavierdK7342QV,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Era bien súper! Jan y Alexi were super good and it was a fun safe experience! El Charco Azul is even better in the photos and the guides are professionals!
10 STAR experience with Kenyon in Avatar land
RobynIsAllOver,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, what an unbelievable experience. On a quick stop on our cruise ship, we were lucky enough to have Kenyon as our guide, and with only my Mom and I and one other person, our small group tour of 4 people was just perfect. With a noon start time, we were able to keep up the pace so we could get back to our ship without getting nervous. We were texted earlier in the day to confirm, and Kenyon is an excellent communicator and speaks perfect English. His SUV is clean, newer and the AC worked beautifully. Lovely drive to the jungle and the nice slow hike downhill was full of lush green and very pleased Kenyon helped my mom every step of the way. Getting to the end to find out you have to JUMP off a waterfall was a surprise, as I did not read any of the reviews – I was just dazzled by the 1298 five stars across the board, I just booked it. But, I had worked up a sweat and was ready to get cool, so Mom and I handed Kenyon everything we needed to keep dry into his waterproof bag, and jumped! Mom went first! What a rush! Then a short swim in shallow water through a cave to an opening that’s so beautiful it looks like it could be the backdrop of an Avatar movie. Then another river/cave swim through system, MANY PHOTO OPS, and Kenyon did a great job of taking them for us. Little sore today as expected, but unbelievably happy we did this tour and UNENDINGLY PROUD that my 72-year-old Mom handled it like a boss. The Jungle trekking, Cliff jumping, Cave swimming, Rock climbing goddess that she is. AMAZING day drip, THANK YOU KENYON!!
Caves
Alison R,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The cave was great, real beauty to see. Great for all ages , definetly recommend it . Our family enjoyed this trip
Amazing, worth every penny
318emilyk,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an awesome way to kick off our trip to Puerto Rico! If you like some adventure via hiking, swimming, climbing and possibly cliff jumping this tour is for you! Edgar was an excellent guide and took photos & videos for us! Definitely recommend to bring sturdy water shoes and a towel.
Great day
David R,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience with a wonderful guide. Have been to San Juan a few times and wanted to get out and experience something new. Learned about local history and customs on the way. We had a small group of 6 older adults and Edward was helpful every step of a challenging trail and let the group set the pace. The cave and waterfall was a highlight and hiking through the river and trail was an experience. Could not have had a better day. Highly recommend getting out of old town and experiencing the countryside.
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