Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan
Overview
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5 hours
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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
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
Cave and Waterfall Exploration
Night Time Cave & Waterfall
Night Time Adventure
What‘s Included
Options vary.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Life vests
Local Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 excursion
V3651KRilianag,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has been our best excursion by far. Our tour guide, Roy, was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. He was friendly and was very good about helping everyone and telling you the safest way to go about things. When I had wanted to jump the 25 ft cliff, he helped me climb up and guided me through the way. 10/10 experience and i highly recommend this to anyone who’s considering; the views were absolutely beautiful and something you can’t find anywhere else.
Cave, Waterfall, and River
kianag242,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion exceeded our expectations by far. Our tour guide, Roy, was very informative, attentive, and helpful when guiding us. We were able to swim through caves, see a waterfall, and even jumped off a cliff! Although the hike was strenuous in some parts, Roy was able to guide us through the safest ways to walk/climb. Would definitely recommend booking the excursion!
Highlight of our trip!
Ryan P,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour on our last day in Puerto Rico and it was the perfect way to end our trip. Our guide, Roy, was a blast to spend the day with! He was helpful, kind, funny, friendly, encouraging, energetic, and ensured that we were all safe and had a truly amazing day! He also snagged some great pictures and videos for our group. 10/10 highly recommend!
Awesome Experience Will Be Back!
Keila M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience, our tour guide was not only knowledgeable he made the experience an unforgettable one!
So much fun.
jamiekB466HB,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was fantastic! His knowledge of the waterfalls and area was so impressive. He showed us cocitos, cilantro, elephant ears, wasps, bees and termites in their natural homes. Alex explained everything clearly and answered all questions for us. He helped us to navigate the rough terrain and took a ton of pictures for us to remember these memories. He was patient in helping us swim through areas and always gave us options. We had the pleasure of having a very small crowd so it was easy to stay together. He honestly went out of his way with his hospitality and made this such a great day for me and my son. God Bless you, Alex !
Stunning experience with helpful guides.
392caseyj,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shmuel and Edward were great. The trip was equal parts educational and adventurous. We got to jump from a 25ft cliff and cheer for others doing same, along with swimming through caverns and taking pictures under a waterfall. I would definitely do it again and suggest anyone on the fence to just do it. The warnings on their page are for real, though: it involves some steep hiking and negotiating/navigating slippery rocks and trails. It isn’t for everyone, but most people would be fine. At no point was anyone rushed along and the guides were very helpful, but be realistic about your abilities. That being said, if you can do a long hike with moderate incline and can comfortably cross/wade a rocky stream, you’re probably fine.
Fantastic experience!
Matthieu P,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! The group was small and the guides Edward and Shmuel were fantastic - fun and friendly, as well as knowledgeable regarding the history and geography of the place. The scenery was more beautiful than I expected and the cliff jumps were a nice twist. Highly recommend!
Amazing experience and great guide!
Dreamer49305214482,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met up with Edgar. From the start he was very friendly and informative. The drive out was a ways, but Edgar kept us busy with many interesting facts about PR along the way. Throughout the tour, Edgar watched over our safety and enjoyment. The caves and scenery were amazing and beautiful. The people at the site were very friendly and hospitable. If you can request the guide, be sure to ask for Edgar. Thanks Edgar!!
Adventure of a lifetime!!
The Rebuild K,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had phenomenal adventure during the tour with Jean as our tour guide. He truly made the experience personable and magical!!! Would highly recommend and would do this again!
Fantastic Views!!!
557kerriganr,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My boyfriend and I went and had the best time ever! The views are fantastic and our tour guide was so funny and chill. Can't recommend enough!!! Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone if you want to get some great photos because everything will get wet, lots of swimming. Loved having a smaller group size too, it really made the experience more personal and less rushed and it wasn't too crowded. 10/10 experience!
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