San Juan Rio Camuy Cave Park and Arecibo Observatory
A trip to Puerto
Rico is not complete without descending into the depths of a million year old cave! Few cave systems in the
world are as massive or dramatic as the Rio Camuy Cave Park. If that's not enough, wait until you see the
Arecibo Observatory, the world's largest radar/radio telescope, nestled in the tropical mountains of northern
Puerto Rico.
This tour takes you from San Juan to Northwestern Puerto Rico, part of the third largest underground river
cavern system in the world. You'll enjoy a safe, guided tour of the marvels. From sinkholes and cathedral-like
caverns to views of the mysterious river and its eons-old stalactites and stalagmites. Be sure to wear comfortable,
non-slippery shoes! This tour also takes you to where you'll see the largest radar/radio telescope. Operated by
Cornell University, the telescope probes the ionosphere, examines planets and monitors natural radio emissions from
distant galaxies, pulsars and quasars.
The caves at Camuy are actually 45 million years old, but it took a few million years for nature to adorn their
towering ceilings with crystalline stalactites, their walls with flowing stone tapestries and their floors with
mushroom mounds of stalactites. Few cave systems in the world are as massive or dramatic as the Rio Camuy Cave
Park; none have a thundering tropical river traversing countless miles of uncharted channels. Three crater-like
sinkholes and one cave of the huge system in the park are open to the public and they are truly memorable
experiences.
The Arecibo Observatory is nestled in the mountains of northern Puerto Rico, about 30 minutes from Arecibo and
is the world's largest radar/radio telescope. Here, scientists from all over the world use a giant 1000 foot (305
meter) diameter dish to listen to the universe. You may view the huge telescope from an observation platform, where
its austere metallic symmetry shimmers in dramatic contrast with the dense, green, tropical landscape.
Schedule details Camuy Caves, Puerto Rico
Departure Point:
Tour commences with pick-up from major San Juan, Puerto Rico hotels
Departure Time:
•Isla Verde area: 7:30am
•Condado area: 7:45am
•Old San Juan area: 8:00am
Return Details:
Tour returns at approximately 4:30pm
Inclusions:
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Professional guide
Local taxes
Exclusions:
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Entrance fees(USD $18)
Price From USD $101.65
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
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