La Cueva del Indio

Neat place. Definitely worth visiting and walking east down the coast to see the arches and dramatic coastline. If you can, park free south of the entrance and enter from the road. They try to charge $ 5 per person to park on private property adjoining the site, but the site itself is free to visit. Just wish they’d advertise that fact.

This place is under new management since my last visit. It seems very much on the up and up. We received a ticket and a wrist band and directions on where to go. The only downside is that they close at 5 and no one told us. Therefore, when we returned to the parking area, the gate was half closed and the parking lot was emptying out at 5:20 pm. At any rate, we enjoyed our hike onto the cave, which is quite perilous with the various holes that peer down into the cave. Once we were atop the cave, my friends climbed down into the cave on the rope ladder. Although this is my third visit, I still refuse to trust the integrity of the ladder. While they traveled down into the cave, I sat atop the cave and took many selfies. We climbed down the side of the cave and then make our way back up the other side of the caves. On the other side, there are large rocky arches and a beach which is pretty but unswimmable. My advice when you visit is to be prepared with good shoes with a rubber sole that can grip the rockiness of this cave. Bring a camera and a selfie stick!

Most beautiful views ever! The view from on too of the arch is literally amazing. Make sure you check out the other side past the arch. The lagoons are crystal clear blue and full of tiny sea creatures. This was my favorite part of PR (as of now). Bring a bathing suit!
For the Indian caves –If you’re afraid of heights get someone you trust to coach you through the ladder!

This was a great find!!! I followed the directions of previous posters and the pictures — so helpful!
My husband went down into the cave and said it was awesome! The ladder felt safer to him than ladders he had used in «real life.» There were gorgeous views all around and totally worth the price ($ 3 per car, $ 1 additional per person). We were not offered a tour and we’re glad to do it on our own.
I do regret not wearing swimsuits as there is a gorgeous rather secluded beach when you go past the 7 arches path. There is a little pool of water that is fairly calm that looked fun to swim in! Oh well, next time!
The bathrooms were pretty gross. I would definitely try to use them before coming. Could’ve been worse.

One of the best caves in Puerto Rico! A few minutes away from the Arecibo Lighthouse, def make a stop at La Cueva del Indio. WARNING it is NOT an easy trek/​hike in that you are walking on sharp jagged rocks. For a better experience, please be aware that this is not for everyone, and be sure to wear shoes! The views are amazing and would def recommend a visit here!

This is a MAGICAL place in the north coast of Puerto Rico. You really have to get some guts to go down the cave, but if you do, I promise you won’t regret it. One of the many wonders of PR.

3.5 stars rounded to 4 stars
La Cueva del Indio is pretty and interesting. It’s a short walk from the parking lot (more deets later) and when you get to the edge, you’ll see the coast lined up with several arches. On your very left, there is another section that is accessible with a ladder. Once you climb down, you’ll see the Native American carvings.
I believe this place is public and not owned by anyone. There are about 3 places you can choose to park. Each place has their own price (all cash only), which fluctuate and change often, based on other Unilocal reviews. We payed $ 3 to park and $ 1 per person. Do not park at the lot with the nice colorful printed sign – this guy charges $ 10 to park and $ 5 per person. The whole parking situation seems sketch to me, IMO, but there’s no way around it really. Cuava del Indio is only accessible through these three lots.

My family and I were looking for something to do so we figured we would give this place a shot based on some of the reviews we read. This was a great find and at very low price for a family of five. $ 15.00 for the group including parking. The views are gorgeous and the cave is quite the adventure so if you’re in the area pay this place a visit. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as we did.
I would not recommend this activity for children under the age of 13, those who are afraid of heights, or those with physical disabilities or limitations. Wear comfortable clothing and very good boots or tennis shoes.

We had originally planned on going to the Rio Camuy caves but were afraid they had reached their daily visitor limit since it was nearly noon and we couldn’t reach anyone via phone. Unilocal to the rescue! Traveling west on 681, I found kilometer marker 8 and paid $ 3 to park and $ 2 per person. A little more than expected based on previous reviews but we didn’t try to negotiate the price. There’s another place to park next door as well if you pass this one.
There wasn’t anyone there to provide a tour that day but I wouldn’t pay (tip) for it anyway since it’s more fun to explore on your own at your own pace. On the surface, the coral is jagged and rough — you don’t want to fall on this stuff. Watch out for holes and be careful near the cliffs since the winds can be strong. There’s a 20 ft ladder (seemed plenty sturdy to me) to climb down into the cave but if you are more adventurous, there’s also a hole up top you can climb down through. There’s isn’t much to the cave but you’ll see some carvings on the walls, cool holes in the ceiling with some bats.
If you are driving from San Juan, I’d recommend stopping by Playa Puerto Nuevo. It’s great for swimming since it’s protected from the waves by a giant reef.
Tips: Hard to spot but listen and look for the rare green Puerto Rican parrots up in the trees nearby. Bring CASH!
Pros: Natural and unspoiled. Affordable. Tons of photo opps.
Cons: They will probably start jacking up the price with everyone spreading the word. Could be dangerous for young kids and seniors.

This was one of the coolest and most economical things we’ve done so far.
When we arrived the guy looked at us and said $ 5 to park and $ 2 per person. I asked him $ 3 to park and $ 1 per person? He quickly said just give me $ 5. So… Be aware he might just charge whatever he feels like. (There seems to be two properties that allow you to park.)
The views from above the cave are beautiful. It’s really cool that you get to explore on your own.
*Wear good shoes. The rocks are very sharp.

The best value in Puerto Rico! $ 3 to park and $ 1 per person.
If you’re going to visit the caves then you MUST come by this place. There’s even a place to park down the road if you want to hit up a beautiful beach.
Bring CASH or cry on the way home. This was was one of our top experiences in PR. It was so beautiful. No words or pictures can describe our time there so PLEASE don’t miss this. We were only there for less than an hour because it started to thunderstorm. I guess La Cueva will always be special to us because we were there for such a short period of time.
Wear shoes! Rocks are very sharp and flip flops won’t work.
There was even a guy cutting coconuts on the side of the road a mile away. He was on the right. Look for him. $ 3 each!
Absolutely beautiful experience.

My boyfriend and I drove here on our last day in Puerto Rico (Saturday). We were at this location for maybe 1 hour or 1.5 hours around 12:30PM. For directions, we used my boyfriend’s phone GPS. AT&T works very well on the island. I have T-​mobile and it is HORRIBLE on the island. I think we used the location on TripAdvisor but I also followed another reviewer’s directions on looking for the gas station on the right hand side and then immediately to the left is the location. For us however, we came from the east so if you’re coming from the east and pass by the gas station, you’ve gone too far. The sign is EASILY missed if you don’t look for it. Someone uploaded a photo of it on Unilocal.I think there were also other places that mention «Cueva del Indio» along the way that are possibly free but I think this spot has the prettier views plus it’s cheap! Also look for the trees that have their bases painted white with a red ring on top. There’s a bunch of those on the property.
Once you park in the lot, you pay at the table. Parking there looks safe; when we arrived there were several cars there already and even when we left, more were coming in. There’s also a broken down looking ice cream (?) van in the lot you can buy from. Parking is $ 3 and apparently they jacked up the prices per person by a dollar so it’s $ 2/​pp now. I don’t know if they were trying to take advantage of the fact that my boyfriend and I weren’t locals/don’t look like locals because I was asking them wasn’t it a dollar per person but they kind of just ignored me. There were 3 people at the table (2 females and 1 male all in their early 20’s) when we arrived. The guy was trying VERY hard to speak English and my Spanish isn’t all that great so that didn’t help. The two females did not look friendly. The guy ended up getting another guy that spoke a little more English to explain the area to us. No tour guides were available when we went and I felt like you wouldn’t need them anyway.
Do not use the bathrooms here. They are really gross. There was one for females and one for males but when we went, one of them was locked. You can’t flush the toilet, there’s no running water, no light inside, smells bad and no toilet paper.
Once you pay and go to the area, there’s a left side and right side. The left side you can climb into a small cave using the steep ladder. The left side just goes a little higher up and great for photos. There are holes in the ground (on top the cave — which is the whole area you’re walking on) that lead straight to the bottom of the cliff/​cave but if you fall through a hole, it’s your time to go lol. The holes are easily seen, that’s why. The ladder that leads to the little cave is very steep and scary to get to. I’m afraid of heights and was actually very hesitant in going down but after some convincing by a lady explaining in Spanish to me how to safely get down (I understood some of what she was saying haha), I went down. I had to throw my water bottle down to my boyfriend in the cave (of course we made sure no one was around so no one got hit) so that I could use both hands to climb. Be careful getting to the ladder because there is some sand on the «steps». It’s the sand that could possibly make your steps slippery but to be honest, you’ll probably be fine. Just go slowly and hold onto the wall.
Once inside the little cave, there are Indian carvings on the walls (forgot what they’re called), a little area to climb up into another part where you can see little bats in the holes located on the ceiling. We didn’t venture too far up that area because we assumed there was bat poop on the floors. You can also take a little dip in the water in the cave. I didn’t see anyone jump into the water off the cliffs as mentioned in other reviews so I don’t know where that can be done. The right side of the area you’re just on top of the caves but still beautiful views regardless. Be careful of the sharp cacti as you walk toward the last viewing area. If you have weak ankles and no sneakers, do not come here. If you fall, you will definitely get hurt.
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen (you’re basically walking on top of the caves the whole time, fully exposed to sun), camera (make sure you have a pocket to put it in if you want to climb down the ladder), bathing suit and a bottle of water (optional since you can always walk back to the parking lot).

R.P. directions were super helpful. Worth it to park at the private property about 100 yards from the gas station (noting it is no longer abandoned). Parking doesn’t open until 10am. They have bathrooms but no running water. Just beautiful there! This was one of our families favorite stops… worth the drive!

Wear sneakers. The guide was very informative so I would recommend asking for one so you know the history and so you know what you’re looking at. Beautiful !

DO IT! A car of 4 was $ 7 for entrance ($ 3 to park, $ 1 per person). Caves are gorgeous. Walk across to the edges or climb down a ladder and explore underneath the caves.
Several movies have been filmed here like Pirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Island and a bunch of others. There’s leftover movie props, like fake stone walls, that give the place an eclectic vibe.
Bathrooms are eh. There’s no lights in either, no running water in the men’s. But, you don’t come for the toilets, right? Just nice to know ahead of time.
Hike over and see the seven arches, really beautiful. There’s places to dive into the water too, saw a bunch of people swimming. Guy who owns the property recommended having someone watch your property while you’re swimming ;)

This place is heaven on earth!!! I love this little piece of paradise. It is full of history and needless to say it is a must go to while been in Puerto Rico.
*****You must have Pete give you the tour, he is an amazing tour guide for of knowledge and knows the history of the cave as if he has lived in that time.

Do NOT Pass this Up!
We came to this area after doing a fun River Tubing/​Hiking Tour 1 hour South. Finding this place was easy, and the parking felt safe enough for our Rental. The woman collecting money (for the Services, that she provides — letting you use her land!) was very nice, and gave us more information than I had expected.
Finding the ‘Entry’ to the cave was confusing at first, but it actually made the process more fun. We hung out mostly on the ‘roof’ of the cave, which was a gigantic ‘rock slab’ of sorts (wear good shoes.)
There are so many cool, picturesque views from this location, its unbelievable. I’m not sure if she owns the property /​cave or not, but she’s lucky to have it in her backyard. The area near the cave has a beach with TONS of Sea Urchins and a beach you could totally hang out at. The 7 Arches to the Right have walk ways leading up to a different view for each one.
ProTip: Take the ‘coastal drive’ back and check out the interesting (and sometimes dilapidated) houses with the ocean in the background. Mimics the US’ Route 1 /​Pacific Coast drive. GREAT Experience!

This was my favorite cave in the area and though it is not for the faint of heart, you will certainly be rewarded for your toils! Here are my top tips for this cave adventure:
1. Follow instructions and pictures from other Unilocalers. I found R.P.‘s and Jeff P.‘s reviews to be invaluable! Great pictures and detailed instructions.
2. Wear shoes that have durable soles since you will be walking over jagged rocks
3. Bring a camera — you will want to capture every scenic moment and there are lots of them!
4. If you walk right towards the cliffs, keep going right and you will hit some beautiful secluded beaches. It’s mesmerizing to watch the waves hit the rocky shoreline
5. When you visit the cave on the left side, be calm and careful as you climb down. Don’t be scared-​you can do it! If there are families with small children this ladder can get a bit backed up
6. Be sure to check out the ancient petroglyphs when you get to the bottom
7. Bring some cash and get a fresh coconut as a reward for your efforts. One of the family members will cut it open for you on the back of an old pick up truck for you to drink the coconut juice and then afterwards when you’re done he will slice open the coconut meat for you to eat

What a great time! Oh and it’s only $ 3 for 1 car (2 people).
Tips: Wear sunscreen and wear sneakers.
See my pictures!

RP’s review on Unilocal was a lifesaver. We did a little research before hand and wanted to check this place out but there’s not much information on how to get there on the internet. First off, this place is beautiful so if you’re in the area I think it’s worth a short stop. We went right after seeing the Cueva Ventana and the Arecibo Lighthouse. It is a pretty rough terrain there so wear proper shoes and be super careful when walking around or you will easily fall to your death (Not kidding). There are jagged edged rocks and it’s a totally natural area so there are no barriers or handrails… nothing. It also gets pretty windy, so along with the terrain, you could easily lose your footing. Just be careful! The cave is cool and the views are scenic. Check out my pictures for details of what to look for in terms of finding this place!
With that said, I’ll build off of what RP talked about. There is a sign (see picture) that tells you that you’re at Cueva Indio. Look for KM marker 8. It is literally at the marker. Look for a huge Medalla Banner and drive into the area surrounded by a gate and trees. Once inside, you will see a dirt parking lot (stray dogs everywhere) and a shack where they sell food, I assume. Once you park, it costs $ 2/​car and $.50/​person. After that follow the signs out back to the cathedral arches and the Indio caves.
Tips: probably not safe for young children. Watch your steps and maintain firm footing. There’s a wooden ladder to go down into the cave, but again, I don’t know how sturdy or reliable that ladder is. Enter at your own risk.