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Cueva Ventana

Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Arecibo
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: Cueva Ventana means Window Cave. Take a hike to and through this cave (bring a flashlight!) for a view that is out of this world.
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Puerto Rico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is another nice cave in Puerto Rico just like many others. The problem is they have opened a bar at the gas station beneath the cave and you can find drunk kids bringing their beer bottles into the cave, screaming and yelling inside and ruining the experience for nature lovers. They also leave a ton of trash behind which... More

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Canovanas, Puerto Rico
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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This cave is open to anyone, just leave your car at the gas station (road #10 - Arecibo), get your gear ready and enjoy the adventure. "Cueva ventana" (Window Cave) is a miracle of nature, easy to access and your kids will love it (no babies please). It is important to have a flash light, if you do not have... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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I took a group of university students from the Intercultural Association at IUPR. The caves are right off the road and a very short walk. They are well worth the view. Very glad that we chose the caves as one of the stops. I liked these caves a lot better than Camuey and these were free. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It's free.. When you get to the gas station beside the entrance, the only thing to do is park the car.! Its obligatory to have a flashlight.! Then walk like 10 minutes and enter to the cave, is like 5 minutes throughout the cave and finally the great view.. Enjoy More

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Stamford, Connecticut
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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This is a wild cave, not a guided tour. It's free. You'll need proper footwear, and a flashlight, headlamp, or some other portable light source. The climb down into the cave is a bit challenging: you'll need to be at least moderately fit and active to get in (and back out!). There are bats, and large, cave-dwelling bugs. The payoff... More

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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I am not one of those to love the jungle...but this trip I enjoyed it A LOT, Since I moved to PR I am discovering its hidden treasures and Arecibo has too much to be discovered. The views..OMG! More

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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Make sure to wear appropriate footwear, as the entrance is steep and slippery, and the inside of the cave has muddy and slippery parts. Of course, bring a flashlight because it is very dark. My 3 year old loved it. Go to Lago Dos Bocas afterwards for a nice meal. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

I wend with my family. It is easy to find but make sure to bring a flash light. The view is breathtaking. More

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Topeka, Kansas
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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My wife, mother and father took the trip to this awesome cave. Before you leave, make sure each person has a flashlight and water (and beer for afterwards). I took a headlamp, which you can buy at Walmart for $12 that allows you to free both hands. Make sure you are wearing either tennis shoes that you don't mind getting... More

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LA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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It was raining when me and my friend went there. The trail was muddy and we went on a wrong way at first. But we manage to get there and the cave itself was dry and clean. The view was definitely AMAZING. Overall the hiking was not too long, just a bit slippery. As suggested by Daytrip Puerto Rico we... More

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