What is Cavernas de Camuy?
The Parque Nacional de las Cavernas del Río Camuy (Camuy River Cave Park) is a cave system in Puerto Rico. The caverns are part of a large network of natural limestone caves and underground waterways carved out by the third-largest underground river in the world, the Río Camuy (Camuy River).
How deep are the Camuy caves?
This incredible 268-acre park is the site of the great subterranean caverns carved out by the Camuy River over one million years ago. The impeccably maintained trails gently descend 200 feet through a fern filled ravine to the yawning, cathedral-like caverns.
What animals live in Camuy caves?
The Camuy River Cave Park is home to more than 13 species of bats, and hundreds of other insect, arachnid and frog species. The Río Camuy is the world’s third-largest subterranean river. The park closes once reaches its 1,500 visitors daily capacity.
Do you need a passport to go to San Juan Puerto Rico?
A: If you’re a United States citizen, you do NOT need a passport to go to Puerto Rico. Since Puerto Rico is a US territory, all you need is the same identification you use to fly anywhere else in the country. Just one of the many reasons traveling to Puerto Rico is easy.
What is the difference between San Juan and Old San Juan?
Old San Juan is very touristy and a Historical. It is much smaller, cleaner and safer. There are a lot of shops and nice “Café” type restaurants. New San Juan is a big city and pretty dirty and unsafe unless you are staying at a resort.
Where is Rio Camuy cave in Puerto Rico?
Be ready to be wowed as soon as you enter this wondrous natural attraction, tucked into the karst region of the north coast. Rio Camuy Cave formally named Parque Las Cavernas del Rio Camuy, designated the First Natural Delight of Puerto is “one of the world’s largest cave networks”.
Is there a cave park in Puerto Rico?
Photos can’t capture the beauty of this world-class wonder, Camuy River Cave Park is among the top ten attractions you can’t miss in Puerto Rico. Parques Nacionales (Puerto Rico National Parks) manages this 300-acre park, offering walking tours in both English & Spanish, through this enormous cave.
What should I wear to the Rio Camuy Caves?
As you walk along the concrete path, watch out for all the stalactites hanging down (someone in our group hit their head!). The walkway is wet, and in some parts slippery, so wear sneakers or shoes with good traction, and use the handrails as suggested. Once out of the caves, you walk back to the main entrance and your tour is done.
How to get tickets to Parque Nacional de las Cavernas?
Please call 787-898-3100 Tuesday – Saturday. At the entry, you will pay the parking fee. The attendant will give you a number, hold on to it, you’ll need it for the tour. Once you park, head over to “Boleteria” (Ticketing Center) & buy your tickets.