Puerto Rico is home to one of the three largest underground cave systems in the world.
For cave lovers, hikers and adventurers, visiting the caves in Puerto Rico should be on your itinerary.
I’ve lived in Puerto Rico for 14 years and explored many of the island’s caves. They never fail to disappoint.
In this article, I will cover the 12 most exciting caves in Puerto Rico:
1. Cueva del Indio
Cueva del Indio is a spectacular oceanfront cave that carries hundreds of years of Taino history.
Exploring the cave is free, but you’ll need to pay a fee to use the private entrance.
Below is a video of the ultimate Cueva del Indio travel guide:
This cave is located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can get there by taking a rental car. You can park on the street and walk along the shore to the cave.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cueva del Indio:
2. Cañon de Tanamá
Cañon de Tanamá has millions of years of history, with flowing waters carving the caverns, canyons, and tunnels over time.
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Several tour companies offer a tour of this canyon with activities like cave tubing, rappelling, rock climbing, and more. See Arecibo cave and adventure tours.
Below is a video of the Tanama River Adventure experience:
This canyon is located in the Tanama River of Utuado. You can get there by taking a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of the Tanama River:
You can book a tour with Tanama River Adventures.
3. Cueva Arenales
Cueva Arenales is one of the most popular caves in Puerto Rico.
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It has a swimming hole, “Charco Azul,” for swimming through the caves.
This cave is located in Vega Baja. You can get there by taking a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cueva Arenales:
You can book a tour with Naturhabitat Ecotours to visit this cave, but you can also explore independently.
4. Cuevas de Rio Camuy
Río Camuy Cave Park protects a major underground river system with bat colonies, stalagmites and sinkholes. The park is closed until further notice (Discover Puerto Rico, updated Aug 25, 2026). Do not plan a visit until the DRNA publishes a reopen date.
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This cave offers guided tours, but reservations are not needed. Be sure to call ahead for opening hours.
Below is a video of the Camuy Caves:
The park is in Camuy (north-central Puerto Rico). When it is open again, most visitors arrive by rental car; until then, skip the drive for a tour.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cuevas de Rio Camuy:
5. Cueva Las Golondrinas
Cueva Las Golondrinas is an easy hiking route with a beach waiting for you at the end! It’s perfect for bird observation.
There is no tour offered for this cave. You will need to park on the road and walk a 14-minute hike to get there.
Below is a video of Cueva Las Golondrinas:
This cave is located in Manatí, and you can get there in a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cueva Las Golondrinas:
6. Cueva del Viento
Cueva del Viento (The Wind Cave) offers beautiful stalactites and stalagmites with each step you take.
Below is a video exploring Cueva del Viento:
This cave is located inside the Guajataca State Forest in Isabela.
You can get there in a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cueva del Viento:
Status in October 2026: don’t count on getting into the cave. We could not find an official closure notice, but visitors report that the wooden staircase down to the entrance is closed off and badly damaged. PRDayTrips (updated August 2026) describes the steps as shut and in very poor condition, hikers on AllTrails wrote in March 2026 that the stairs are in terrible shape and the entrance platform has caved in, and Showcaves has listed the cave as closed for renovation since 2020 with no reopening date. Check with the DRNA forest office before you go, respect any barrier and don’t try to scramble down.
The forest trail is still worth the trip. It is free, you don’t need a guide, and there is no tour to book: sign in at the forest office beside the parking area at km 11 on PR-446 (the DRNA runs Guajataca State Forest) and ask how the trails look that day. Then walk past the cave stairs for roughly 20 more minutes to Cueva Quintín Rivera, which is open and can be walked through if you bring a headlamp. More on the forest is in our things to do in Isabela guide.
There is nowhere to buy food inside the forest, so plan lunch or a bed in town: our directory lists restaurants in Isabela and places to stay in Isabela, with addresses and contact details.
Different cave, similar name: Guayanilla, on the south coast, has its own Cueva Vientos inside the El Convento cave system it shares with Peñuelas (see Cuevas del Convento below). It is a separate cave from the one in Isabela.
7. Cueva del Arco
Cueva del Arco is a natural cascade bridge eroded through the karst by the Tanama River.
Below is a video of Cueva del Arco:
Cueva del Arco is located in Utuado. You can get there in a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cueva del Arco:
You will need to book a tour to visit this cave and you can book a tour with Tanama River Adventures.
8. Cuevas del Convento
At Cuevas del Convento, a reserve run by Para la Naturaleza, you will learn all about the jewels of the southern region karst zone of Puerto Rico and home to one of the largest bat populations on the island. Plan ahead, though: Discover Puerto Rico notes that only visitors with a permit may enter this protected area, so the way in is a guided outing booked with Para la Naturaleza. Outings are posted on its events calendar rather than run on a fixed daily schedule.
Below is a video of Cuevas del Convento:
This cave is located between Peñuelas and Guayanilla. You can get there in a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cuevas del Convento:
9. Desecheo Caves
Desecheo Caves is an extraordinary cave because it’s a cave located below sea level.
The trek to the uninhabited Desecheo Island is an adventure in itself.
Below is a video of someone scuba diving on Desecheo Island:
This is a diving-centered cave located on Desecheo Island.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Desecheo Island:
You will need to book a private tour to explore this cave, and most companies are based out of Rincon. You can book a tour with Taino Diver.
10. Las Cabachuelas
Las Cabachuelas is home to over 60 caves in Puerto Rico alone. It hosts a variety of wildlife and petroglyphs to explore.
You can hike here freely, but this is not recommended for first-time visitors.
Below is a video of Las Cabachuelas:
This nature reserve is located in Morovis. You can get there in a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Las Cabachuelas:
You can book a tour with Cabacoop.
11. Cuevas de la Mora
Cuevas de la Mora is a series of caves with 25 diverse petroglyphs to explore inside.
You do not need to book a tour to visit this cave.
Below is a video of local adventuring through Cuevas de la Mora:
This cave is located in Comerio. You can get to this cave in a rental car.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Cuevas de la Mora:
12. Angeles Cave
Angeles Cave is home to the third-largest underground river in the world.
It also features an incomparable tropical ecosystem that conserves the cave from millions of years ago.
Below is a video of people exploring Angeles Cave:
This cave is part of the cave system in Rio Camuy Cave Park.
Below is a Google Map that shows the location of Angeles Cave:
No reservation is required, but you must buy a ticket to use their audio-guided tour. Tickets are purchased at the front desk.
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FAQ section
Can you explore caves in Puerto Rico?
Yes! Puerto Rico is home to over 220 caves. I have listed the 12 best caves you can explore while visiting Puerto Rico.
What is the largest cave system in Puerto Rico?
The Rio Camuy cave park is the largest cave system in Puerto Rico.
Does Puerto Rico have caves?
Yes, Puerto Rico has caves and cave parks for you to explore.
Final thoughts
Puerto Rico has many exciting caves that you can explore.
The island is also home to the most extensive underground cave system in the world.
My favorite caves in Puerto Rico are Cueva del Indio and Cañon de Tanamá.
If you enjoy the outdoors, then you may like our article 20 Best Hiking Trails In Puerto Rico.
You may also like our article 45 Best Things To Do In Puerto Rico.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2022-11-29); last updated 2026-10-24.