San Juan Attractions
Camuy Cave Park © Puerto Rico Tourism Company
Rio Camuy Cave Park
Well worth a day trip from San Juan is the incredible 268-acre
Rio Camuy Cave Park, two hours south-west of the city. The park is
the site of miles of subterranean caverns that were carved out of
the limestone by the Camuy River more than a million years ago.
Only seven miles (11km) of the caves have yet been fully explored,
but 16 entrances have been discovered to what is believed to be the
world's largest cave network. Well-maintained walking trails lead
visitors down 200 feet (61m) into a fern-filled ravine to explore
the cathedral-like caverns. Guided tours are available through one
cave and two sinkholes, where you will see stalactites, stalagmites
and plenty of bats. The caverns also contain a unique species of
blindfish. The park has picnic areas, walking trails, food outlets,
an exhibition hall and a souvenir shop.
Address: Route 129;
Telephone: 898 3100;
Opening time: Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 3.30pm; closed when raining;
Admission: US$12 (adults), US$7 (children)
