Puerto Rico · WATERFALL TOURS IN SAN JUAN

Top 15 Waterfall Tours in San Juan

35 tours  ·  from $55

Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 waterfall tours in San Juan justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan - Inside the Arenales Caves
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Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

1.Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,662 reviews · from $115Our pick

Leave San Juan for Charco Azul Canyon, where you hike, wade, swim through the Arenales Caves, and visit a waterfall. Guides such as Shmuel, Sean, Roy, and Kenyon lead the route, explain local history, and provide life vests, water, and snacks. Expect wet shoes, slippery footing, and optional cliff jumps.

“It was okay. I expected more cave exploring but it’s really just a photo opportunity. Still fun but something to consider.”

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Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring - Green-blue pools and the first river walk
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Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring

2.Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,589 reviews · from $125

Start early from San Juan for a small-group adventure through Arenales River caves, limestone pools, waterfalls, and tropical forest. Guides such as Yamile, Enrique, and Gabo lead the river trek, explain local plants and wildlife, and help with photos. You must be fit and able to swim. Lunch in Manatí costs extra.

“This is a must on your next trip to Puerto Rico. If you love the outdoors and nature, you will be floored with this one. Its worth doing the 7am one because you get to enjoy before the crowds. Yamile was 100 out of 10 for a tour guide, super fun and nice and answered any questions we had. Swimming in the caves and under the waterfalls, a beautiful nature walk with the nicest swimming hole I've ever seen in my life, the water is clearer than the water coming out of your own homes faucet. Absolutely heavenly.”

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El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos - The hike requires more care than the word short suggests
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El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

3.El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,215 reviews · from $59Best value

You’ll hike from a private road into El Yunque, slide over smooth granite rocks, swim beneath a waterfall, and spend time at Luquillo Beach. Guides such as Seth, Nick, Eric, and Rahmel are known for safety help and taking photos. The 5-hour trip includes transport, water, snacks, and Puerto Rican finger food.

“Don’t be scared to do it but our tour guide was good he gave me confidence to slide down the slide. I didn’t do the jump off the rocks though. I dnt know how to swim but he was very good.”

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Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan - The 45-minute ride from San Juan to the forest
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Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan

4.Full-Day Zipline and Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Near San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 889 reviews · from $165

Spend about seven hours with Rocaliza Adventure Tours hiking through Carite State Forest, climbing river waterfalls, rappelling 80 feet down El Salto, and riding ziplines back to basecamp. Guides such as Patricia, Diego, Francisco, Sally, and Sammy lead small groups from San Juan. Lunch at Grandma’s house is included.

“This an absolute must when you visit - Francisco and Diego were such great guides, super well informed and helpful. The rapelling was an amazing experience”

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Full-Day Cueva Ventana, Indian Cave and Waterfall Adventure - Rio Tanama brings the wettest hour of the day
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Full-Day Cueva Ventana, Indian Cave and Waterfall Adventure

5.Full-Day Cueva Ventana, Indian Cave and Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · from $155

Travel from San Juan with a guide such as Enrique, Jose, Joma, or Joe to explore Cueva Ventana, river trek to Rio Tanama waterfalls, and visit Cueva del Indio. Expect caves, ocean cliffs, Taino history, swimming, a group of up to 24, and a local lunch stop at your own cost.

“10/10 would recommend to anyone feeling adventurous and excited to explore nature in PR. Jose was our guide - he is a super chill, friendly, and knowledgeable guy. If you have a full day open in your vacation, don’t miss out on this experience.”

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Puerto Rico Waterfall Hiking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems 2.0 - Reaching the 130-Foot Waterfall
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Puerto Rico Waterfall Hiking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems 2.0

6.Puerto Rico Waterfall Hiking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems 2.0

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $80

Leave San Juan in an air-conditioned van with guides such as Manuel, Jesus, Jerry, or Isaac, then hike 40 to 60 minutes through Puerto Rico’s mountain countryside to a 130-foot waterfall. Expect slippery rocks, fallen trees, cool swimming pools, and a local meal stop at your own cost.

“This tour was the highlight of my trip. It exceeded my expectations. Jesus was the best tour guide ever. He’s really nice and has a good sense of humor.”

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Cave Adventure: Canyon and Hidden Waterfall in Charco Azul - Walking down to the first jump
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Cave Adventure: Canyon and Hidden Waterfall in Charco Azul

7.Cave Adventure: Canyon and Hidden Waterfall in Charco Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $115

Join Abdiel and the GeoAventuras PR team for a seven-hour trip from San Juan to Charco Azul and Arenales Cave. You’ll hike beside a river, make a cliff jump, swim through three caves, see a hidden waterfall, and learn about Taíno markings. Helmets, lights, life jackets, snacks, and transport are included.

“This was an amazing experience! Safety was always the priority and Abdiel took good care of us. We were the only tour that had helmets, lights and proper safety equipment. The hike was tough but worth it once you reached the caves. It was something out of this world! You will be in good hands with Abdiel…”

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Cave Adventure - Charco Azul Caves, Canyon & Waterfall Adventure - Swimming through Arenales Caves
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Cave Adventure – Charco Azul Caves, Canyon & Waterfall Adventure

8.Cave Adventure – Charco Azul Caves, Canyon & Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $110

This five-hour adventure takes you from San Juan into Puerto Rico’s limestone country. Guides such as Juan, Bralliam, Sarah, and Rosa lead you through rainforest trails, underground rivers, caves with Taino markings, natural pools, waterfalls, and optional cliff jumps. Expect to get fully wet and handle slippery rocks, steep sections, and moderate physical effort.

“Exhilarating and beautiful, but challenging and need to be fit to climb up slippery rocks and over logs. Wesley was great guide, very calm, chill and encouraging.”

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Charco Azul, Hidden Caves, Waterfalls, Beach, Free Adult Drinks - Wading through Charco Azul Canyon
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Charco Azul, Hidden Caves, Waterfalls, Beach, Free Adult Drinks

9.Charco Azul, Hidden Caves, Waterfalls, Beach, Free Adult Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $105

This 5.5-hour trip from San Juan combines a slippery rainforest hike, swims through Charco Azul, Cuevas Arenales caves, waterfalls, optional cliff jumps, and Mar Chiquita Beach. Guides such as Derrick, Izzy, and Isai lead groups of up to 25, with life jackets, water, snacks, and an adult drink included.

“experience was amazing with your guide izzy, made the trip memorable!!! cannot wait to book again to bunny tours 🤩”

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Waterfall Hike in Remote Area of El Yunque Rainforest; San Juan - Following the Espiritu Santo River
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Waterfall Hike in Remote Area of El Yunque Rainforest; San Juan

10.Waterfall Hike in Remote Area of El Yunque Rainforest; San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $115

Leave Condado with a local guide such as Sarah, Jesus, Jean Louis, or Edwin for a five-hour El Yunque adventure. Follow the Espiritu Santo River over wet rocks to natural pools and a large waterfall. This is a small-group outing for fit hikers, not a gentle trail walk.

“We were just two and Jean Louis was able to take us to a less travelled part of El Yunque. We had a good hike, listening to birds and looking at foliage. We soaked in a swift running waterfall and climbed up rocks to the calm, clear pool where we swam and sunned. A thoroughly enjoyable trip and only an hour from San Juan.”

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Utuado Canyon, River & Waterfall Adventure in Puerto Rico - Taino Petroglyphs Add Meaning to the Stone
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Utuado Canyon, River & Waterfall Adventure in Puerto Rico

11.Utuado Canyon, River & Waterfall Adventure in Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $165

Leave San Juan for Utuado with guide Yamile on an active 8 to 9-hour mountain outing. You’ll trek through a river, climb rocks, swim near a secluded waterfall, see Taino petroglyphs, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. The small group is capped at 13 people.

“Yamile is truly a gem. She is very knowledgeable about Puerto Rican history and very passionate about what she does. This is our second time visiting PR and since we had such an amazing time with Yamile during our last visit we decided to book her tour again. Don't pass this tour or any of her other tours up! Definitely worth it! You will not be disappointed”

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Piñones Beach Buggy + El Yunque Waterfall Adventure - What the buggy ride feels like in practice
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Piñones Beach Buggy + El Yunque Waterfall Adventure

12.Piñones Beach Buggy + El Yunque Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $197

Start at 9:15 a.m. with a guided two-person buggy ride through Piñones Beach and Loíza. Then head into El Yunque for trails, waterfalls, and natural pools. Wesley and Bralliam are among the guides praised for clear advice and a friendly approach. Bring sturdy shoes for slippery rocks.

“Had a fun time, but definitely need to bring the right shoes next time. The rock climbing at the yunque what is slippery.”

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Famous Guavate Pork Road & Charco Azul Food & River Tour - The walk to Charco Azul
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Famous Guavate Pork Road & Charco Azul Food & River Tour

13.Famous Guavate Pork Road & Charco Azul Food & River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $110

Spend about six hours with a local guide traveling from San Juan to Guavate for roast pork, Puerto Rican sides, music, and kiosks, then walk to Charco Azul for a cold freshwater swim. Guides such as Fabiola, Sarah, Jean, Brian, and Rosa have led this trip. Bring lunch money, sturdy old shoes, and a swimsuit.

“Fabiola was the best tour guide for this experience. She is very knowledgeable about the area, the food and the ecology. Charco Azul is beautiful and a lovely hike. And Fabiola knows how to get you the best meal in Guavate. Great day with a passionate guide. Thanks, Fabiola!! 😀”

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Caving Day - Charco Azul + Cueva del Indio Adventure - Cueva del Indio and the Seven Arches Area
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Caving Day – Charco Azul + Cueva del Indio Adventure

14.Caving Day – Charco Azul + Cueva del Indio Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $170

Leave San Juan with a guide such as Airam or Bralliam for a full day of hiking through rivers, entering Cueva del Indio, swimming near Charco Azul, and stopping for local street food in Arecibo. Groups are capped at 13, with life jackets, water, snacks, drinks, and photos included.

“We had an incredible time exploring the more remote parts of Puerto Rico with our tour guide Airam. We arrived with another couple and Airam was there waiting for our adventure, right on time. Our first stop to the Taino Indian Cave was Read more”

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Rainforest Hike to Hidden Waterfall in Puerto Rico with Transport - What the forest walk gives you
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Rainforest Hike to Hidden Waterfall in Puerto Rico with Transport

15.Rainforest Hike to Hidden Waterfall in Puerto Rico with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

From Isla Verde, a certified guide such as Andres or Eduardo takes you by included transport to Bayamon’s Charco Prieto Waterfall. Expect a roughly 30-minute jungle walk that can involve mud, rivers, slippery rocks, and uneven ground. After swimming in the rainwater, you stop at Rellena’o, a local food-truck park.

“It was a wonderful experience, Andres the guide was so kind, helpful, knowledgeable, always was sure that we were safe.”

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