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Caving Adventure in Puerto Rico
Join us on an unforgettable cave adventure in Puerto Rico! Descend into the underground world by means of rappelling and a series of ziplines. The Rio Camuy System will greet you. Jump into its refreshing waters, swim across an underground lake, experience scrambling under and over boulders in blackness only aided by your headlamp and physical abilities and climb hundreds of feet out a sinkhole. This is the real deal for hardcore adventurers only!
Our guides are trained and certified professionals and assist and prepare you for the adventure. If you think you are ready, you can go straight for a once-in-a-lifetime caving challenge that is guaranteed to reward you with an intoxicating adrenaline rush.
Explore Angeles Cave, part of the famous Rio Camuy cave system, in its truly natural state. As the only company with the rights to access the cave, we assure a pristine underground gem. Put on your lamp helmet, buckle your life jacket, don your harness… and now you’re ready for a unique caving experience.
Geared and psyched up, you start a series of zip lines and soar over the great Angeles sinkhole of the Río Camuy cave system. As you enjoy the excitement, you also become part of the surreal beautiful setting of nature’s own moss-and-fern wallpaper embellishing everything, birds flying below, rising mist, and the rumbling of the river that enticingly catches your eye as it magically appears and disappears into the underground world.
To add more excitement, the zip lines are linked by sections of via ferrata, routes that were developed during World War I to access high places via vertical pathways equipped with cables, metal rebars, and ladders.
Topping this off, you are engulfed by the enormous mouth of the incomparable Angeles Cave as you rappel 130 feet into its twilight zone.
Inside the cave, enjoy the thrill of exploring its large chambers, traveling its subterranean rivers and wondering, perhaps with a touch of uneasiness, what’s around the next corner. Prepare to be awed by the cave’s huge stalagmites and stalactites and other strange formations developed over eons of calcite water drippings.
Other geological marvels you encounter are the sparkling, crystal-clear pools and the abundant fossils of sea creatures that lived millions of years ago. Mudslides, body rafting, free jumps into darkness, and other exciting surprises await you.
There’s still more to come! Exit the sinkhole by climbing the exposed via ferrata section that takes you to the end of your journey and rewards you with a true and strong sense of accomplishment.
No experience is necessary, but words of advice… Do not compare us with other adventure tour companies. Others can serve as warm-ups or slightly test you for the real thing. Ours is a hardcore adventure. It is physically demanding and requires sharp and attentive participants.
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Transportation from meeting place, state-of-the-art equipment, certified guides, and our unique touch of entertainment.
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Physical Condition
Participants must be physically active, have good endurance, good balance and coordination, know how to swim, and be able to move at a fast pace.
Medical Condition
You cannot participate if you are: above the weight limit (maximum waist 42”, thigh 26”), aquaphobic, have a cardiac condition or respiratory ailment, have a weak immune system, are subject to epileptic seizures, have a weakness or medical problems with your legs, are pregnant, are hearing impaired or require hearing aids, are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Age Limit
There is no maximum age limit. However, most participants over the age of 60 usually cannot keep up the required pace, cope with the harsh terrain, and regularly do not complete the adventure. This usually slows everyone down and can result in a safety hazard.
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Lunch – sandwiches, fruits, cookies or energy bars, and liquids in plastic containers. These can also be bought during the morning coffee stop. A small backpack is provided to transport your snacks during the adventure. Also, bring a complete change of clothes, including shoes and towel.
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Clothing
Wear synthetic materials. No jeans or sweatshirts. Long pants are better than shorts. Wearing a bathing suit under your clothing is a good idea — ripped pants are very common. Rash guards are the best. No sleeveless shirts or tank tops.
Footwear
Light hiking boots with good friction are the best. Sneakers are satisfactory. Socks are a must; without them, the sand will grind your feet. No shoes with elastic cords or without laces. Do not wear water booties, aqua shoes, or sandals. The mud will suck them off. Leave those old boots that have been sitting in your closet for a long time at home; they will come apart. Trust us!
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Meeting time: 6:00 a.m.
Place: Park La Ventana al Mar (Window to the Sea Park) #1054 Ashford Avenue, Condado – San Juan, PR
Returning time: 5:00 p.m. (returning time may vary depending on the group)
We strongly recommend staying in San Juan the night before the adventure. Walking distance is even better.
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Sleep well the night before. Not doing so could create a safety hazard, and you might not be allowed to participate (no refunds). Have a good breakfast at home or make sure you eat something when we do our morning stop at a local bakery for last-minute supplies.
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Our exciting adventure requires physically fit participants with a healthy immune system. Your safety and enjoyment will depend greatly on following your guide’s instruction, although this DOES NOT necessarily guarantee the safety parameters of these activities. Mud, darkness, irregular and unstable paths, rock slides, rivers that may surge at any given moment, natural traps created by logs, branches and rocks, falling objects, insect bites, diseases, cliffs, and human error, among others, are some hazards that you may encounter in the fantastic world of adventure.
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No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made once the reservation has been processed or no-shows the day of the adventure. No partial refunds or credits will be issued if the participant is unable to complete the adventure or if the guides refuse your participation for any safety reasons. Aventuras Tierra Adentro reserves the right to cancel an activity if the minimum amount of participants is not completed 12 hours before the adventure or for safety reasons. Should this be necessary, you will receive a full credit or refund.