3 Best Sights in The North Coast and the Cordillera Central, Puerto Rico

Cueva Encantada

This cave earns the "charming" part of its name because of the river that runs along the cave bed. Guides from Puerto Rico Interior Tours will lead you through the cave on a trip that's made for adventure lovers: be prepared to rappel, wade in waist-deep water, and shimmy through small openings.
Rte. 111, Km 22.1, Lares, Puerto Rico
787-487–7815
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Cueva Ventana

For years this cave was known among locals only, but thanks to social media, their well-kept secret is out. The attraction has since become a bit commercialized, and now a local landowner charges admission. Still, many travelers find the view worthwhile—it's not called "Window Cave" for nothing (be sure to bring your camera).
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Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy

The 268-acre Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy contains one of the world's largest cave networks. The guided tour of the caverns will lead you on foot through the 170-foot-high cave, which is teeming with wildlife. You're likely to see blue-eyed river crabs and long-legged tarantulas. More elusive are the more than 100,000 bats that make their home in the cave; they don't come out until dark, but you can feel the heat they generate at the cave's entrance (and you can certainly smell their presence). The cavern trails are wheelchair accessible, so anybody can join in on the fun! There is a mile-long walk from the visitor center to the cave entrance (with a ride offered for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and parents with young children), and each tour is about an hour and a half.  Make sure to get here early, as this is a popular destination for locals as well. There's a picnic area, cafeteria, and gift shop in the visitor center.

Rte. 129, Km 18.9, Puerto Rico
787-898–3100
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Rate Includes: $18, Closed Mon. and Tues.

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