Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan
Recommended by 99% of travelers
San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
- SnacksOptions 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
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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
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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.
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Aaron_S, Jul 2026
Sarah was an awesome tour guide with great energy and knowledge of everything. She even was able to safely handle some of the wildlife we saw (snakes, lizards). Overall such a great experience!
Robyn_E, Jul 2026
Fabulous mini adventure in Puerto Rico. Our guide, Hazel, was the best guide I’ve ever had. Definitely worth doing.
Sophia_H, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Sean was wonderful!!! We was very knowledgeable of the area, kind, and helpful!!! At one point my boyfriend lost his phone and Sean spent 15 minutes searching underwater until we found it! The tour was amazing ad well! It was something i’ll never forget
Kevin_B, Jul 2026
A fantastic excursion, would book again in a heartbeat. We booked the 8:00am tour on a Sunday and there were only four people on the whole tour so it felt like a private experience. Also, by booking an early time, we avoided any crowds on the excursion.
You will be doing some light hiking in muddy dirt and on some slick rocks so bring good shoes that can get dirty and wet. No flip flops. You will also be swimming in those shoes. Water shoes are the right choice, but anything with traction will do. Again, NO flip flops.
Hazel was our guide and he was great. Knowledgeable, kind, and punctual. Family friendly and fluent in both English and Spanish. He made sure to show us how to climb or step over any tricky terrain and clearly took our safety seriously. He also carried a dry bag to hold our phones/goodies and offered to take photos of us at lots of beautiful spots like the cave, jungle, and waterfall. He also packed a cold water bottle and small bag of chips for each guest that we enjoyed halfway through the excursion. Much appreciated!
In all, the caves were beautiful and very safe. The jungle was lush and beautiful. The water was clear and refreshing. Our group of middle aged adults all enjoyed it immensely. I even did the cliff jump!
At the end, there was a small returant that sold small plates of local food and drinks. We packed water and snacks for ourselves but that was a nice option.
I'd bring a towel and a change of clothes for the drive back. I'd also recommend a water proof case for your phone to take lots of fun pictures. Finally, don't forget to bring cash to tip your guide!
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!
Shawn_M, Jul 2026
Honestly, this is an incredible part of Puerto Rico and not something you'd find without a guide. Alexis was fantastic. He was early for the pickup, easy to talk to, had solid taste in music and drove well. Once we arrived, he did an exceptional job of helping us enjoy the experience at our comfort level and kept us safe in the terrain with precise guidance (literally "left foot here, right foot there" etc). The area itself is beautiful and not something that feels like a repeat of anywhere else. There are caves, cliffs to jump from (different height options as well), an up close waterfall and a calm river that meanders through more caves. It's exactly what they describe but you have to see it to believe it.
Alexis doubled as our photographer / videographer and you can tell he enjoys it. He took countless pictures and videos, often directing the action and using slow motion for dramatic effect. The results were great and much better than the typical static shots I take myself. After the tour, we grabbed a delicious pastry from the town nearby, had coffee and a chat with his grandmother and then grabbed lunch from a place he recommended. It was all great, no complaints. This was a tour that definitely over delivered.
Autumn_W, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was awesome! Alexis showed us spots that were so beautiful! We jumped a 8ft cliff which literally took my breath away but after doing it was great! There are other higher cliffs to jump but no thanks! lol
The caves were beautiful, the waterfalls were amazing and just so perfect. He was a great photographer and got great pictures and even better slo-mo videos of incredible moments.
What made it even better was we were the only ones on this guided trip! So we didn’t have to share with others!
So glad we booked this adventure.
Oh he even took us for DELICIOUS pastries and delicious coffee at his grandmas house! It was so nice to meet his family and enjoy that experience. We appreciated everything so much! 10 out of 10!!!!!
You will not be disappointed, hopefully you get Alexis if you book this. He was great!
Jennifer_F, Jul 2026
One of the best excursions I’ve ever done. It was great for the adults and the kids who were 11. We loved our tour guide!! The kids loved that he talked to them too and was very down to earth.
Karla_M, Jul 2026
We had an incredible cave excursion in Puerto Rico and can't recommend it enough! The highlight of the experience was our guide, Hazel. From the moment we arrived, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable and safe. The caves themselves were absolutely beautiful but water shoes are a must. A few pretty high jumps if you’re brave
Walter_G, Jul 2026
Edwin was a wonderful guide with a ton of natural knowledge that he freely shared. He was always looking out for our safety...very slippery. Definitely an upper immediate hike. Edwin even took a couple of bites on his hand to show us the largest specific anole
Matt_R, Jul 2026
Roy was an amazing guide. Short bit of hiking before any swimming. There are cliff jumps but you can go around as well. Wear shoes you can get wet and dirty!
Joshua_K, Jul 2026
This trip was well worth it. Swimming through the caverns were awesome. Roy is a great and caring leader who made sure everyone was taken care of throughout the trip while sharing in the experience that he had growing up.
Megan_N, Jul 2026
We had a great time. Our tour guide, angel, was amazing. He was kind and helpful but also made sure everyone felt comfortable with all the activities. It was all so fun and beautiful. Highly recommend.
Drioni_V, Jul 2026
It was an incredible experience; our guide was informative , respectful and kind. The views were breathtaking!! If you love the wonders of nature I. highly recommend doing this tour!
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.
Amy_B, Jul 2026
This was such a great experience. Our guides were so informative, encouraging, fun and kind. You will need a waterproof container for your phone because you do not want to miss out on taking photos! Be prepared and bring shoes to hike in that you can also swim in. Be ready to sweat- and be prepared to experience natural beauty and see ancient markings. Highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience!
Renae_N, Jun 2026
We had an amazing time with our guide Edgardo! He was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Gave us a lot of great insights and had so much fun exploring, swimming and jumping off rocks into the water.
Katrina_M, Jun 2026
Our tour guide communicated with us to make the pickup in San Juan easy. He had a nice clean vehicle. There was a clean place to change and prepare for the adventure when we arrived. Then we were on our way into the jungle. After a short trek we arrived at our entry point for the river. We had a great group that all jumped off the cliff. The cave was amazing and our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. My son was looking for lizards, so he joined in the hunt. We finished at the swimming hole where my son was up for the big cliff jumps. We all had a great time. It will definitely be a highlight of our trip.
Matthew_V, Jun 2026
Of all my travels, this was the best tour and Roy was the best guide. I'll remember this day for the rest of my life.
Ashley_L, Jun 2026
Edgar was a fabulous tour guide. I took my 3 kids (13,10,10 and my 73 year old mother. My mom was able to complete the activities but it was probably her limit. We had a wonderful time and it will definitely be the highlight of our time in PR.
Jency_A, Jun 2026
I came to Puerto Rico with two friends and chose to book this excursion. We were booked with Roy as our Tour Guide. He was absolutely amazing. We had so much fun. It surpassed all of our expectations!
Colin_M, Jun 2026
This was by far the coolest thing I’ve done on my vacation. I went by myself this time and my tour guide Edward was amazing. We really connected and the whole experience was so cool
Isabela_R, Jun 2026
I had the best time. I felt very safe and the guides, Carla and Shmuel, were very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this activity.
Amy_L, Jun 2026
Wear water shoes with good grips. I would say it’s intermediate activity. We were well taken care of. Safety first and a splashing good time!! Memories to last a lifetime.
Anna_R, Jun 2026
Great experience. It is a hike! Be ready for some steep hills. Overall it was so fun. My teens loved it and the guides were great.
Vanessa_S, Jun 2026
Great tour! Our tour guide Roy was very pleasant, knowledgeable and great with kids. We had a 10/10 experience.
A_S, Jun 2026
Be dressed to get wet and wear decent water shoes…they handle everything else. I would do this again - it was a great experience!
Jessica_P, Jun 2026
Jean was lots of fun. We’re all saying it was the best day of our trip. We loved exploring places we would have never found on our own. My teenage son especially loved the cliff jumping. Highly recommend!
Tabitha_L, Jun 2026
Sarah was an amazing tour guide. She answered all our questions and was so personable. She went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. We had so much fun and look forward to booking with her again.
Melissa_G, Jun 2026
Caves were amazing. Waterfall was beautiful. It is a hike to get back to vehicles but the effort was worth it. Had a blast.
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