Cueva Ventana, Rio Tanamá Waterfalls and Cueva del Indio Petroglyphs Full-Day Tour

Three stops on the north side of Puerto Rico fill this full day. It opens in karst country, where rock formations shape a landscape running out toward the Atlantic, with views and a lesson in the island's history. At Cueva Ventana, a clean trail goes down to Cueva Clara through subtropical forest and limestone, and the group goes in to look at the formations, ecosystem and history before moving on to a second cave with a view of the Arecibo River. At Rio Tanamá, river trekking leads into a karst canyon: a 15-minute walk through water and rock formations ends at a waterfall, with swimming, standing under the falls and cliff jumping at the second waterfall, all optional. The water reaches chest level and life jackets are provided. If the weather makes the water unsafe, the group visits a natural spring instead. The last stop is Cueva del Indio, a cave above the Atlantic that is known as holding the most Taino petroglyphs in the Caribbean. The hike starts on the beach and climbs the Seven Arches cliff of sandstone, so sneakers or closed shoes and good balance on uneven ground matter. The activity level is moderate and basic swimming skills are needed. Drivers meet in San Juan on Av. José Oliver, where free street parking and private parking are available.