The Camuy River forms part of the hydrographic system with a length of 24 miles, which at one point becomes a

narrow canyon that forms one of the most beautiful cave systems in the world: the Rio Camuy Caverns, first explored in 1958. The Camuy River along with the Caverns are the 3r

d largest and longest underground system in the world and the river is one of the few remaining active

underground rivers in the Americas, stretching for miles.

The Cibao River is also part of the system.

There are only two other places in the world where you will find a cave system as massive or dramatic as the Río Camuy Cave Park - and neither of them has a tropical underground river thundering through it!

Only a small part of the complex is open to the public: three crater-like sinkholes and two caves... but what a spectacular part it is! Visitors ride a trolley that descends into a sinkhole lined with dense tropical vegetation while a guide describes the sights. After a walk across ramps and bridges and through the dramatically illuminated, 170-foot high Cueva Clara, another tram shuttles you to a platform overlooking the 400 foot deep Tres Pueblos Sinkhole.

Another attraction is the Spiral Sinkhole and Cave. You can walk the 205 steps down into the sinkhole, but the cave itself is off limits to all but experienced spelunkers. The sinkhole is believed to have once been an enormous cavern, and is indeed an impressive sight. Cathedral cave is home to an enigmatic collection of petroglyphs etched into the walls by the ancient Taínos (native Indians).

The 268-acre grounds include a cafeteria, picnic area, gift shop, walking trails, exhibition hall, and theater. Advanced cave explorers can arrange for special tours and rappelling trips through undeveloped sections of the caves.

The park is normally open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last tour departs at 3:30 p.m., or when the park reaches its daily capacity.

Call to confirm schedule and space availability (787) 898-3100.

From San Juan take Highway #22 towards Arecibo. Then take route 129, Km 18.9.

La cadena CNN – en el contexto del mes del planeta Tierra - realizó un reportaje sobre Puerto Rico como un destino que ofrece más opciones que el sol y la playa que lo ha hecho famoso entre millones de turistas estadounidenses.

El ecoturismo es un mercado creciente que atrae a visitantes interesados en disfrutar maravillas naturales y la posibilidad de realizar actividades como buceo, senderismo, observación de aves y deportes extremos en comunión con los recursos naturales.

Disfruta de las vistas y la información sobre lo que Puerto Rico tiene que ofrecer más allá de Condado, el Viejo San Juan y las playas.