Best tour and experience. We did the Cave TUBBING tour. It was a great and unique experience. Edwin…read morewas an amazing tour guide. He took his time to explain so much about the fauna and history of the place. We had a 7yr old with us and he was so patience with her. And let the teenager explore. We had so much fun and freedom in this tour. We were the only tour in the river. Definitely the extra-drive to get in Utuado vs. other similar tours in Arecibo.

It was an amazing tour! There were only 8 people on our tour and we didn't run into anyone else…read more.. we had the place to ourselves, which was very welcome after the crowds on other tours. Edwin was everything you would want in a tour guide, funny, helpful, knowledgeable! The tour included just the right level of adventure... the bridge was beautiful and exciting and the cave was dark but still visible. A great time for my entire family of 8 to 50 year olds!

I have been horse back riding before, but have never been horse back riding on the beach. It was…read morequite the experience, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. My friends and I had every intention of purchasing tickets online in advance but it slipped our minds. By the time we decided on going, and with the slight traffic that there was, we would make it there with only a couple minutes to spare. We tried purchasing our tickets online, but the website told us to call (most likely since we were so close to the time slot). When we called, they answered immediately. They were understanding of our situation and informed us that if we could make it there before 3:30, they could try to settle us into the slot. We sped there and made it at 3:15. They have a grass area for parking. One of the staff members helped us with filling out some forms, weighing us, and explaining some of the basic information. We used the bathroom before proceeding. Next, we were given horses based on height, weight, and experience. It was nice to see all the planning that goes behind the distribution of horses. They are really considerate towards the horses and make sure that the person and animal are a good fit. There were about 4 young people helping everyone onto the horses. I was originally given Godiva - like the chocolate - but later switched to Tonka - like the truck. We were split into two groups, mine led by Kiara. The experience truly does take the full 2 hours. It starts by going through a complex of very nice houses, then goes into a more woodsy environment, and then the beach. The beach was breathtaking. Our group stopped on the beach and Kiara offered to take group and solo pictures, and also made sure we were still comfortable on the horses and offered help if not. Sometimes, we'd get the horses to go fast on straight aways, and that brought me a lot of laughter and joy. My horse was a bit stubborn and did stop to eat multiple times. I was embarrassed that I could not control my horse, but the leaders were kind about it. The experience with taxes included was about $95 per person which I thought was fair and cheaper than some other ones around. I would highly recommend.

First time riding horses in the beach and it was amazing! After your waiver has been they actually…read moreweigh to make sure you're not too heavy for the horses. They help you into the horse and give you very good instructions on how to handle it. When I tell you it was so relaxing! I actually almost fell asleep lol The guide was wonderful. After a stop at the water and a rest break for the horses we headed back. I totally recommend doing this!

Such an awesome time! Definitely more intermediate skill level than beginner but if you are up for…read morethe adventure and ready to sweat and get muddy this is the experience anyone should definitely consider!!Also every one of the tour guides was hot, kind, and patient with everyone!

We had the most incredible day! The guides were soooo fun, they were such a great vibe. And the…read morehike was incredibly gorgeous, the cave tubing was something I will never forget. It really was an adventure of a lifetime!

Went with Rincon Diving for my first ever dives to complete the Open Water Certification. I had…read moresuch a great learning experience with Adam that I returned a month later for my Advanced Certification. Grateful to him for sharing what he has learned in his many years of diving to check off the required skills, help me feel comfortable with the gear right off the bat, and for his awesome attitude. Can't wait for the next trip!

Great and fun snorkeling trip! Staff was super friendly. I was able to book it last minute online…read moreafter another company cancelled with no fuss which is great -- this company also appears to be one of the few that offer prescription snorkel/dive masks in various prescription strengths - that was a lifesaver for my daughter who has poor vision without her glasses! So not only did she get a snorkel trip, but she could SEE the coral reefs!

My bf is a regular annual guest at Villa Tropical and made a reservation here for a week for us…read morebefore Christmas this year. Although he'd reserved a studio, when we arrived, we found we had been upgraded to a one-bedroom unit, as the studio's door was being repaired. Late check in was very easy. The property's deck is large and has a gorgeous view of the beach directly below. You really cannot beat the location of Villa Tropical on Shacks. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the deck whilst watching the sun rise in the mornings before grabbing our gear and walking down the short flight of steps to the sand. The gift shop within the office is a major time saver, too, when you need a drink or snack but don't want to drive. The Econo supermarket is only about an 8-minute drive away, though, when you do want to do a grocery run. It was awesome having a fully stocked kitchen and being able to cook and eat in most meals. We loved grilling on the deck at sunset! The Ola Lola restaurant is a cute spot a short walk away for food or drinks when one would rather skip cooking, too, and in each room, there is a very thorough guide compiled by the management with information on where to find all kinds of things in the area, from film development to entertainment. It was extremely convenient to be able to do laundry on the premises also. The staff are super helpful and maintain VT very well. Our unit (1B) was clean and comfortable, and by the end of our stay, we had fallen into a nice, homey routine. I was sad to leave and understand why Shacks is a place so many return to every year. The beach is clean, the big waves break far from the shore, there are interesting reefs for snorkeling, many days have adequate wind for kitesurfing, and there is a friendly surfer community among those who stay in the area both longer term and seasonally.

This is the best vacation spot ever! Super great accommodations and very helpful and friendly…read morestaff. The views are incredible and the resort is in a great location to get to jobos beach.

I had an excellent time here! On a recent trip to San Juan, I participated in the horseback riding…read moretrail and it was the best time! I would definitely do it again! The horses are friendly! The farm is beautiful and the guides are great! When you arrive, look out for the signs to check in and there is a cool mojito bar as well! Wonderful experience!

Campo Rico has so many fun activities to choose from, but we decided on the one-hour horseback…read moreride, and it was such a great choice! When you check in, you hang out in their bar/restaurant area until it's time for your ride, which sets a nice, relaxed vibe. Then they take you over to get your safety gear and a quick lesson before introducing you to your horse. My horse, Sol, was absolutely lovely, sweet, steady, and honestly knew the trail so well that she sometimes led me through shortcuts and picked up the pace right when she needed to. It made the ride even more fun and memorable! The trail itself was beautiful, and the whole experience felt safe and well-run. Overall, it was a wonderful way to see Puerto Rico in a different light, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting.

I booked the zipline tour with Ecoquest Experiences & Tours via Carnival Cruise Lines while in San…read moreJuan. There was a lengthy but smooth bus ride over to the location. Once on site, we had a few minutes in the Margarita Bar to take a bathroom break, grab water or snack, etc. Then we went to another area to get our gear put on and then headed to the first line. Before getting started one of the guides gave instructions on what not to do with the gear, how to hold on and how to pull yourself in if you don't make it all of the way to the next platform. Next the adventure began. I don't recall the description saying that there were open-slated wooden bridges to cross or slightly steep and possibly slippery hills to climb. I can say that my nerves, glutes and hamstrings got an intense workout. lol. The last line ends back at the Margarita Bar, perfect for if you need a shot after. The guides help you get all of the gear off. The views were great, and I really did enjoy myself. I made it across successfully on all 5 lines. It was more work than I bargained for but I'm glad that I went and would consider doing it again. All of the tour guides assisting us were great and everyone in our tour survived the experience.

This was an excursion offered through Carnival Cruise Line while in San Juan…read more My fiancée and I did the ziplining thru ecoquest. The grounds were gorgeous - it was great walking / hiking thru the natural landscape to get to the 5 lines. The lines were shorter than I had hoped, but we still very much enjoyed ourselves. It was great learning more about the area - our guides were very informative!

We were picked up on time and had Xander as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area…read moreand had great information on the rainforest. It does get muddy and dirty so wear water shoes that have good support. Otherwise if you wear tennis shoes wear ones you don't mind getting dirty. You will get muddy and wet. You do have to wear the life vest and helmet the whole time. Plus bring a water cover for your cellphone. I had a great time and it is quite a hike to get to where you need to go. Overall the springs was nice and felt great! Only reason I'm taking off a star is that Xander was quite a crazy driver and we didn't know we needed cash as we had stopped at a bbq place afterwards.

Excellent tour walk. Worth it if you enjoy learning about history; both Puerto Rican and American…read morehistory. Normally you would have to fly across the Atlantic to get this much cultural history. Antonio was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to take pictures and catch the beautiful sunset.

I went on the horseback riding though the rainforest adventure in April 2023. The location of La…read moreVista Rides is what appears to be the owner's home, with horse stables and some other animals. My group of 3 were the only ones on the ride which was nice. We rode down a fairly steep, winding path on the horses to the river. At the river we were able to walk across rocks to get to a swimming area. We stayed there for about half of the time. After the ride, she gave us mango and coconuts to have on her porch with a great view of the rainforest. There were some opportunities for good pictures, but unfortunately we don't have any of those because the owner, Amy, took pictures for us and said she would send them to us. After the fact, she said she wouldn't send them unless we paid her for them, which was not what she had communicated during the ride. She also sent a link to tip her or send her more money in exchange for the pictures. This is after we paid $100 per person for the experience. I would recommend looking at other Horseback Riding experiences. I was put off by the interactions with the host and lack of professionalism.

From the owner: Do you love horses? Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in the rainforest? Want to…read moreride on our trusty horses on trails with hanging fruit, see breathtaking views of the mountain on the way to visit one of the cleanest and most spectacular rivers in the world? Call us!