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Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

Recommended by 99% of travelers
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Viator Experience Award
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Jessica_S ·
Jul 2026
We had a great time on this tour! Our guide, Sean was fantastic & fun! Definitely wear sturdy water shoes and bathing suits! Bring towels for after. Bring one phone in a protective case because you will want to take pictures, but we definitely didn’t need to lug all 4 phones! The water was refreshing and the setting was beautiful. Our family really enjoyed this!
· Neil_D ·
Jul 2026
Roy was our guide and he was so amazing. Learning the PR heritage and about the area was great. Caves were so breathtaking and water was refreshing. We met wonderful people and had a great experience. Also loved Roy’s Spider-Man abilities climbing rocks to the 25 foot dive. You can feel the passion in his work and life. Thank you and definitely recommend.

Overview

Join this group tour to visit waterfalls, tropical natural scenery, caves, and more in San Juan. You’ll keep costs down by joining this group tour, but you’ll still have plenty of time to explore the Arenales Caves, Charco River, and swim in the waterfall at your own pace. Snacks, water, and life vests are provided, so no need to bring those yourself.
  • Keep costs down by joining this group tour
  • Easily meet your group at the departure point
  • Visit caves, the river, cliffs, and waterfalls in one tour
  • Tour for around half a day, then the rest of the day is yours

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
    Options vary.
  • Life vests
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 1374 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

      Right in Front of Crush Juice Bar

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Charco Azul Canyon

    3 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Not recommended for people with mobility issues
    • Ashtma
    • Have to be in ok condition
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Judith_A
    Edward our tour guides was very informative about the history of the island. He is down to earth and funny. The views of the cave, forest and rivers were spectacular. I would recommend it to anyone who ready for a cute little adventure.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2,514 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    It Was A Great Experience...

    JAMIL_C, Sep 2026
    It Was A Great Experience even though the Current Weather Limited us but, the Tour Guide ForeKnowledge of Safer Locations was still able to have a Great Experience

    Not for the faint of heart but very fun

    Lisa_T, Sep 2026
    You must have water shoes or tennis shoes. This is not for non active ppl. The trails are narrow and steep. This is a high exertion activity. We are all 60 and over and we did it! But it was definitely pushing our limits!! Ariam was amazing and patient and helped us immensely- he is an awesome guide.

    Must do!

    nicole_g, Sep 2026
    Wow! Book this now! Alexis was our tour guide and would 10/10 recommend him and this trip. It was so cool exploring, hiking, and swimming. At the end we got to hang out where the locals are and had the best time. You can tell Alexis really enjoys what he does and showing the beauty of his home. Such a beautiful place and would do this excursion again! Some notes on the excursion- There is a mandatory 8ft ish jump into the water you have to do. All other jumps are optional. The hiking isn’t bad but you are walking on and over slippery and uneven surfaces. Along with a steep decline/incline walk from the parking area to where the hike begins. There is a bunch of swimming so if you’re not a stronger swimmer, I would suggest a life vest. Plenty of breaks and areas to stand though.

    Greatness

    Amy_M, Sep 2026
    It was a breathtaking being able to walk through caves, swim in the mountains springs. Only thing no snacks were given or bottled water as listed in what was included

    Fun, unique, half-day excursion!

    dknathan5, Sep 2026
    It was really fun and relaxed. We were happy to learn about PR nature. Sarah is an excellent guide — patient, interesting, knowledgeable, and funny!

    Falling in love w PR

    Anne_P, Aug 2026
    Airam was a fantastic tour guide. Such an amazing tour. He was very helpful and informative. So beautiful

    Amazing!

    Rhonda_A, Aug 2026
    This is a magical experience. There is a bit of walking on some inclines…and the trails are “natural”. The requirement for good water proof shoes should not be taken lightly! You’re definitely going to get them wet and swim with them on! Bring dry clothes for the ride back to the city!

    Amazing

    Dana_A, Aug 2026
    Roy our tour guide made this adventure a core memory for our family. Absolutely amazing and a must do

    Do not risk wasting an entire day with this company!

    Melissa_S, Aug 2026
    After payment was received I received confirmation email with detailed meet up information. I waited at the meet location. For 30 minutes. I contacted customer service who informed me that my tour guide never received information for my tour.

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Hello Ms. Saunders. Although I did feel very bad about leaving you guys hanging that day my company never got a notification for a last minute booking that day. It was a glitch on the booking app that tripadvisor uses for suppliers like myself. There is nothing else I can say or it would be a lie. I got in touch with TripAdvisor and got the issue resolved that same day. Im truly sorry that happened and I know my apologies dont do much right now but some things are out of our control. I refunded you every last dollar you paid, and again, sorry

    Amazing Adventure - Highlight of the Trip

    Eva_C, Aug 2026
    We knew we were going to have a great time once we met our tour guides, John & Airam. They were punctual, friendly, informative and accommodating. They took us in air conditioned vehicles to the caves where our adventure began. This is not for the faint of heart, there will be some hiking and one small cliff dive. But no need to worry, our group had a 7 year old, and she was able to do everything plus more with no trouble! Plus, John & Airam were there every step of the way guiding and helping anyone that needed an extra hand / boost. This was truly the highlight of our trip, it's a must do!

    Best tour guide ever

    Katrina_W, Aug 2026
    Roy was amazing! Very supportive, knowledgeable and made us all feel safe, welcome and like family. Request him!!!!

    Best time ever, fun

    Alice_J, Aug 2026
    Roy was the best. Small fun group. The best day of our trip so far. The end climb was steep but we made it. Take the time and do it

    Roy was a great tour...

    Trey_P, Aug 2026
    Roy was a great tour guide, would definitely recommend to any and everyone. Good for small groups, great for large groups.

    Great Experience!

    Sarah_h, Aug 2026
    This was a delight from start to finish. Our guide was thoughtful, friendly, well-informed, easygoing, and fun. The river, caves, and waterfalls were beautiful. Everyone had a wonderful time. Communication was excellent. A+ — would recommend to everyone.

    1000% Book it!

    Heather_P, Aug 2026
    #TeamEdward!! One Thousand % book this activity!! So worth every penny! We had a great time jumping from the cliffs, swimming down the river, seeing lizards, little turtles and fish. Puerto Rico history lesson 101. Seriously book it.

    Best tour in PR ask for Sean

    Nicole_T, Aug 2026
    By far the best experience in PR we have had. Sean was amazing. And recommended one of the best local food joints afterwards. Would do this every time I come to PR, fun for all ages honestly

    Amazing Experience!

    Bryanne_R, Aug 2026
    We had Hazael as our guide and we loved him!!! He was so fun and good at explaining everything to us as we went along. We had our 9 year old with us and it was such a fun experience for him swimming through the caves and jumping off the cliffs! Hazel took pictures and videos for us all along the way as well! Highly recommend!

    Fun adventure

    Paul_w, Aug 2026
    It was a fun adventure. John was helpful and very funny and would go above and beyond to make your adventure an exciting time.

    Funnn

    Shanna_H, Aug 2026
    10/10 this was definitely the highlight of our trip. Recommend highly. The tour guide was super fun and answered all of our questions.

    Our tour guide Airam was...

    Stephanie_L, Aug 2026
    Our tour guide Airam was amazing and experienced. He grew up in the area and he took us where Bad Bunny’s childhood home. This Cave adventure is not for someone who’s not physically fit, we need to hike down the hill to the first cave. Airam was guiding us metrically down the hill to the cave. It’s a mandatory jump off the cliff about 12 ft down to the cave. It was my first jump off any cliff big or small in my life, I was super nervous but it was exhilarating at the same time. I definitely rank this trip top 3 of the list of all time! Bring water shoes!

    Just Amazing

    Tony_M, Aug 2026
    You would never know such natural beauty was so close to San Juan. Our guide Sarah was outstanding, she was very knowledgeable of plants and animals we encountered, as well as the history of the area. Her personality and witty sense of humor added to our incredible surroundings.

    10/10! Book it!

    Tomi_A, Aug 2026
    I had the best time during our excursion. Our tour guide Alexis was amazing. He was super cool and very knowledgeable. The waterfall and caves are so beautiful and it’s definitely an amazing experience. If you’re going to do one excursion in PR, I highly recommend this.

    It was a Beautiful...

    Cynthia_P, Aug 2026
    It was a Beautiful experience . I traveled with my 14 year old And 6 year old and they had a really nice time. Their favorite part was jumping from the cliffs. Fabiola was such an awesome tour guide. She made our experience one to remember.

    Amazing time

    Marina_D, Aug 2026
    We had a great time on this tour. It was beautiful relaxing and adventurous at the same time . Our tour guide Edward was awesome . He is very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend this activity . Water shoes highly suggested

    Sarah is everything! See the caves with Sarah!

    Cynthia_B, Aug 2026
    Sarah was the best tour guide! We let her know that we weren't strong swimmers, and she made sure that we were comfortable at every turn. We even jumped 8 feet into the water! She was funny, kind, knowledgeable and passionate about Puerto Rico. The caves were unbelievable and we saw bats! We even got to meet Bilbo, a local that saved us from a horrendous walk back to our vehicle. Definitely seek her out!

    The trip was great....

    Michael_G, Aug 2026
    The trip was great. Kenyon was super friendly and just a chill nice guy. The caves, water, the cliffs, everything was just awesome. Would definitely do it again. 100/100

    This is not a trip for...

    Chris_W, Aug 2026
    This is not a trip for the feint of heart! Lots of walking over vines and slippery rocks! Alexis, our guide, was amazing, telling us exactly where to step and giving a helping hand. Need to be fair-moderately fit and able to get around!

    Our guide, Edwin, was...

    Russell_B, Aug 2026
    Our guide, Edwin, was amazing. Great experience hiking and seeing nature, caves. Cliff jumping was an added bonus!

    Had an amazing experience!

    Tony_J, Aug 2026
    Edgar was an amazing tour guide. We explored the caves and walked through the waterfall. He was very professional and helped us cross the river and hike.

    Cave Exploration

    Michele_L, Aug 2026
    We went on this tour with teens. One said it was the best thing he has ever done. There's hiking, swimming, cliff jumping, waterfalls. It was the best tour of our vacation. I would do it again. Airam was awesome, he's a local and have been swimming this area since he was 11. Perfect guide. Very attentive and careful also. The scenery was breathtaking and the entire experience a must.

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