Some vacations are for rest and relaxation, but others are for excitement. If you’re an adventurous type who enjoys exciting outdoor activities, Puerto Rico may be the vacation destination for you. Far from being a sleepy little island in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is actually full of opportunity for all sorts of adventures. Thanks to the variety of terrains and climates on the island, Puerto Rico can satisfy nearly anyone’s idea of adventure. The island provides water, caves, jungles, and forests, all of which add up to wide range of places for exploring, sports and adventures of all kinds. Here are just a few of the experiences you can find waiting for you in Puerto Rico.
- Caving. If you’ve ever wanted to explore a cave, Puerto Rico is the place to do it. Angels Cave and Ro Camuy Cave Park are some of the best-known caves on the island. You can rappel down the Angels Cave sinkhole, descending about 200 feet. Or you can explore the Camuy Cave’s three sinkholes and underground river. You can easily arrange a tour with one of the many agencies that offer cave tours. Adventours provides a full-day tour that includes hiking, rappelling and river crossing. Or try Aventuras Tierra Adentro’s Caving Challenge for an adrenaline-inducing thrill.
- Zip-Lining. Zip-lining is an incredible adventure and is a very attractive activity for veteran thrill-seekers visiting Puerto Rico. The Acampa Nature Adventure Tour agency provides a popular zip-line experience that includes a trek through the Toro Negro rainforest. This exciting tour includes a hike through a coffee plantation, a rappel down a waterfall, a meal provided by a local family in the area, and then a zip-line through the forest and over the waterfall.
- Sailing and Snorkeling. Puerto Rico, as an island in the Caribbean, offers a wide variety of water activities, many of which are excellent options for adventure-seekers. Agencies like Island Adventure Water Excursions can provide you with an entire day of snorkeling in the remote Caja de Muertos off the coast of Ponce. If you’d prefer to be in the boat instead of in the water, try The Sailing Catamaran; this tour agency will take you around to explore the small Puerto Rican islands. They’ll even provide snorkeling equipment in case you want to combine sailing and snorkeling.
Puerto Rico provides so many opportunities for adventure that you’ll want to plan carefully in order to fit everything in. Choose to stay in a city that is close to some of the top activities on your list, and be sure to research the different tour companies ahead of time if you plan to use them. With a little planning, your trip to Puerto Rico could be the adventure of a lifetime.
