We had a very difficult time finding the actual Charco and when we did the only way to access it…read morewas by swimming into muddy water. We opted not to swim and just observed the Charco from a high point on the "trail". There is very little signage in the area directing you to the Charco or any "trails". I use quotation marks because there really are no trails, just the access road used by the water authority. At first, we drove completely past the Charco, despite using the supposedly exact GPS coordinates. We stopped and asked a guy doing yard work around his house for directions and that got us on the right road. We then parked, as suggested by other reviewers, at a private lot at the top of the hill where a local homeowner had small lot parking available for $3. We then walked down the hill to the river. There's a tiny overgrown sign directing you to the Río. We went down the steep hill and saw the water authority's little blue station. Then we wondered how to get to the Charco. There are no signs, nothing. We followed what appeared to be trail along a cliff but had to turn back at an impasse. The "trail" was very overgrown and full of fallen trees and brush. We then ran into some local youth and they directed us to follow the river. We walked then waded down the river for awhile. Note, if you're going to try to check this out, you will want some good water shoes with lots of traction. We reached a small area where the youth appeared to have camped earlier. Here's where you could potentially swim further in and observe the caves. I climbed back up on the "trail" and could see some of the vista I'd seen on YouTube and Instagram. Looks nice but if you don't want to swim in questionable looking water, not the best. The complete lack of trails and appropriate signage seriously detracted from our experience. Unless you're a hard core adventurer willing to both hike and swim with the appropriate gear, I would not recommend visiting this Charco. Also, as there are no actual trails I would not recommend this for kids or anyone with mobility issues. Go the El Yunque instead where the trails are paved and well maintained.

It was a hell of a walk up and down that road/hill, if you've been there you know lol. You had to…read moreeventually swim at a certain points and after you get over the freezing cold water, it's quite fun if you like a little adventure. The waters were high and crystal clear unlike other reviews. Overall we weren't prepared for the hike/swim but it was an amazing experience.

Wonderful place to take pictures! The people in the neighborhood are wonderful as well, so…read morewelcoming!

So beautiful! We couldn't drive through it the other day, but we were still able to get close…read moreenough to take pictures. Just be aware of the VERY small streets that you have to drive through to get to it. But it's WORTH IT!

BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT IN PUERTO RICO AND SECURED need to see old and restore place that is…read moreunique around Puerto Rico great restaurants and sport bar with americN BEER

This mini city area, just to the north of Old San Juan and outside of the once walled city is an…read moreinteresting taste of what Puerto Rico is perceived in the main United States by many people. Colorful cement houses with some only partially built or partially remaining after previous hurricane damage. It's an interesting contrast to the beautiful historic buildings of Old San Juan that it bumps up against with a several hundred year old wall separating them. There are a few bars along the main road thru La Perla, but it's not very safe for tourists as night. It would be much wiser to go to the bars in Old San Juan only a block or two away.

Wonderful! Since…read moreone of my friends gave a ride to this river I fell in love, it's gorgeous! Adjuntas, It's one hour 30 minutes from San Juan, depends if you go north or south. Very risky and curvy roads. Doesn't have parking, you are going to park on the street. Comfortable clothes, Sneakers and mosquito repellant are going to be your best friend during this trip. Take supplies with you! No restaurant or stores near by ! Remember is going to be an outdoor activity! Be ready to walk !. Go down the river. Last time I went I used stairs. I don't know if after Huracainne Maria those stairs are working. It's a short walk to the first pond! Go to every pond!!!! You are going to love every second !!! Enjoy this beautiful place !

What an incredible place ! I myself am Taino / Borinken so coming to this site made me feel so…read moreemotional but also peaceful . To touch my bare feet on the land my ancestors walked on , see what they saw , touch what they touched ,hear what they heard , was just incredible . WARNING - wear sneakers and pants ! Especially if you want to climb up and go inside the cave to see the petroglyphs (worth going in ) . You will also have to walk through some Brush to get to the arch and you will want pants for this . This is not for those that do not have good balance / stability as the rock surface you climb is VERY VERY jagged , uneven , and slippery after rain . DO NOT use your cell until ready to stand still ! There are too many holes and rocket points . Lastly - the gps will take you to a main "entrance" where you will be told it is $10 per person to get in . These people do not work for the park nor does this money go to the park . These people own the land that bars access to the easiest way in and out of the site . THATS IT ! there are free entry points ! They just require more walking to the site itself . We paid the money but were highly disappointed to find out that they don't even give back for the conservation / preservation of the site .we had the privilege of meeting the geological team (they were there on 5/12/2026) from the university of San Diego and they informed us of this issue with the owners of this land not cooperating with them and their team either . It's sad considering they are part of this island and making money off of a natural site . Otherwise this visit was one of my favorites.

Bring cash, a ranger of sorts guards the entrance and has a photo album to sort of warn of the…read morerisks along the way. Be sure to wear good close toed shoes! Really beautiful spot but a tab sketchy, particularly if you opt to go in the cave. It was awesome the see the bats but I really had the wrong kind of shoes for the bouldering moves it took to get back out of there. Glad to have made it out safe. 100% worth the fee! Look out for petroglyph in the bigger cave as well. That wasn't "open" on the day we went.

Since our flight home wasn't until the evening and ended up being delayed until 8 p.m. because of…read morerain in NYC, we decided to make the most of the day after checking out of our B&B by visiting one last coastal town. Thankfully, the husband-and-wife duo who run the B&B suggested we come to this town. Piñones turned out to be everything we didn't know we needed: a strip of restaurants lining both sides of the road and endless miles of beach. My husband and I immediately kicked ourselves for not thinking of coming here earlier. You've heard of bar hopping? Well, in Piñones, it's restaurant and kiosk hopping. There are kiosks with the Puerto Rican fried staples: bacalaitos, alcapurrias, pastelillos as well as full-meal sit-down restaurants to get your spread. You want octopus too? There's ensalada de pulpo and if you need to wash it all down, grab a cold one or a natural juice like Tamarindo, Passion Fruit or Cherry. This town isn't some polished, Instagram-perfect tourist trap- this is Puerto Rican coastal street food in its raw, beautiful form.

This beach was very relaxed. Not many people here and the water was warm. I was able to walk in…read morewith no problem. The waves were gentle. Its not a tourist style beach. It Looked like more of the locals come here to this spot. Not a bad thing at all. It was clean the day was beautiful and I enjoyed myself.

Hands down my favorite beach and place to relax in PR!…read more I literally cannot even tell you how much I fricking love this place!!! The day we went it wasn't too busy but the water was horrendous due to the full moon so going in the water was a little too dangerous for us so we just laid out and sipped piña coladas, listened to some music, and cuddled. This is one of those places that just proves God is real because only he could create something so beautiful. There were several food trucks and a couple of individuals selling adult beverages while we were there which was super sweet because we didn't bring anything with us. We enjoyed a couple delicious piña coladas from some lady who was making them under a pop up. So good! I literally cannot wait to go back to PR just so we can come here again but we will definitely be taking a cooler and spending the entire day here. The views and beaches are breathtaking. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.

Mar Chiquita Beach is worth a stop on the drive to the West side of the Island. We got here around…read more8AM, so none of the vendors were available. In fact, there was no crowd, which is great for photo shoots. The beach itself is in a unique half-moon shaped created by two limestone outcroppings that allow the intense turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean to rush in. Ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

Old San Juan is a must visit. It doesn't matter how many times you've been here. There's always…read moresomething new to discover. You may even rediscover a part of your past... like I did. It's a timeless Spanish Colonial town filled with charming old-world atmosphere, tropical settings, and tasty treats. It's truly a very walkable city. You just need to know what you want to see and how to get there. Those with mobility issues may need to map out a route with less of an incline. There's a free trolley in the city that used to be very reliable. My mom was very happy to see it during her very last pre-pandemic trip back to the island. I didn't see any of them this time around. Although, that might have been because of the Ironman race. The traffic looping through this part of the city is already bad enough. The roads being blocked off for marathons & festivities make it more difficult to get around. I hope they can improve transportation services for both locals & tourists alike. This is why walking around town is highly recommended. We originally wanted an Uber drop off at Plaza del Quinto Centenario. The roads were blocked off so we ended up at Plaza Colon on the east side. It turned out to be a good starting point as we made our way to Paseo de la Princesa. On our way, we just happened to spot a café-lined public square with a statue of a famous Puerto Rican composer named Arturo Somohano. I would definitely stop here for coffee if ever on a short shore excursion. It's close to the port, yet it's hidden by the Hotel Rumbao. There's also a Starbucks in this square. But, I must tell you. The highlight of our most recent visit was walking along the Princess Promenade and the fortified walls of the city to the San Juan Gate. I know a lot of people go to the forts (El Morro & San Cristóbal), and you should if you've never seen them. It's just that this southwestern part of OSJ wins my heart every time. It's a beautiful nature walk with many landmarks such as La Fortaleza, La Casa Blanca, Pigeon Park, and Paseo del Morro. There's a cat park as well and many garita viewpoints along the wall on your way to El Morro. All with great coastal views. It was also great to visually trace our steps the following evening when leaving on our 7-Day cruise from the Pan American Pier. That whole area along the promenade leading to the San Juan Gate and El Morro is lit up at night. The entire town sparkles when viewing it from the mouth of the bay. It's a beautiful sight that will always be remembered. A great beginning & ending point to any cruise.

This was a cute little square that had many kiosk shops and some small sidewalk cafes. It had a…read morelarge fountain in the middle of the square. It was a bustling section of the town. Many many buses dropped off and picked up at this central square in Puerto Rico. It's also next to the National Park and fort.

Definitely a must see spot if you are in Isabela area. A quick stop even if you have a busy…read moreitinerary and you can combine it with the tunnel walk(old train route) on the next exit. There is a small snack shop right in front and on weekends there comes a guy with a bird with which you can take photos.

Very cool thing to see. It's a quick on and off stop. It's worth getting a picture at.read more

Amazing customer service! We weren't booked for a tour this time, but Melina saw us in another city…read moreand made the effort to stop, greet us, and reconnect. It's clear Isla Caribe Tours really cares about their guests and building lasting relationships. Exceptional attention to detail and customer care -- highly recommend.

I was in Ponce for my wedding in February and I wanted to do something special with my groomsmen…read more We settled on a coffee tour and we booked a tour with Isla Caribe. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and really helped make the tour memorable. We learned about the history of agriculture on Puerto Rico, about the coffee growing region we visited, and the process of producing coffee. We only had time to visit a single hacienda but there were opportunities to see others. I'd recommend a tour with Isla Caribe to anyone visiting Puerto Rico in the future!