"The World Down Below Cuevas del Indios (Indian Caves) of Arecibo offers a tidbit of ancient history of a lost people. An easy-to-find natural wonder, with a simple $2 fee for parking, this you won't want to miss. Bring some sunscreen and your camera. Begin your hike up sharp and spiky cliff sides (no worries, I was able to do it all in sandals). Work your way up to the top of the cliff and enjoy the fantastic view below. Ocean spray from the massive waves breaking against the side of the rocks will cool you off with a little salty mist. Dare to look over the edge to see a landscape of arches and tunnels, burrowed below your feet. Climb down into the rocks to find a wonderful—and surprisingly well-preserved—variety of Taino Indian petroglyphs. A small climb down a somewhat sturdy, handmade ladder lands you at the base of the cave with stone carved images surrounding you. Now is your chance to experience some history. Wander through the smaller tunnels, and listen to the ocean making its way inside the cave with every massive wave crashing outside."
Magnificent! Awe
inspiring ! Be sure to have running shoes (I had round toe tennis shoes and found them clumsy— not something you want when climbing on sharp rocks. Also, be sure to bring a bathing suit so you can take a dip the two tidal pools for to cool off. Get there early- they start closing the gates at around 4pm. Also they only take cash-$10. Well worth it! I brought a hand towel from the hotel so I could sit and watch the thundering sea for a while. There are three distinct areas— and you have to hike into the mangroves
Kari Swanson
Google
This place is absolutely breathtaking! Bring a snorkel because we saw TONS of awesome fish! It was so beautiful, weather was perfect and views from pics dont do it justice. MUST SEE!
Hunter Bielicki
Google
It was definitely cool visiting La Cueva del Indio. I would highly recommend wearing hiking boots or other closed shoes with high traction if you want to fully enjoy/experience Cueva del Indio as the landscape is composed of many jagged and sharp rocks. If you climb in the cave like I did, mind your steps and watch for bats. If you go inside you can see the carvings on the walls. We paid $10 a person to park in the lot it takes you to. While it isn’t necessary to see the cave, it gave us peace of mind knowing we were leaving some valuables in the car that there would be someone keeping watch nearby (and parking doesn’t get any closer)
Avrom W
Google
A must see spot in PR but BEWARE DO NOTTT PAY. This is a public government property and in PR parking is free along the side of the road. There is a guy charging $10 p/p and it’s a SCAM. He must have collected about $1000 in one day with everybody falling for it. You do not need to pay. It’s public and free and park along the side of the road instead of the “entrance” where the guy charges.
It’s beautiful but wear good hiking shoes there’s a lot of rock.
Aurélie Vilmer
Google
Beautiful raw place
Allow 1h30 to explore everything : cliffs, beach, caves, holes...
You don't need to pay for the parking if you find on spot in the street. Download the trail on all trail if you don't want to miss anything.
Hannah Levi
Google
Parking in main area will charge you $10 per person. If you keep passing that parking on your left and continue just 2 minutes further down the road there's parking on the street for about 8 cars. (Theres a wooden sign and white trash can leading to the path to the beach) There's also a sign on the tree where we went to as parking on street was full. It looks scary but the guy who owns the house was so helpful and it's $5 to park there. There was iguanas running in his yard too! Crazy cool to see. He explained walking to the beach and once to the board walk turn LEFT is the caves and turn RIGHT is the arch.
We went during high tide and also during title waves season and the waves were massive. (MARCH 2025) Locals said it's usually like calm tide pools but not today. There was no climbing down in the caves and to get to the arches you needed to walk in water to your thighs.
It truly was so special and I'm blown away by the beauty
Lisa m
Google
Gorgeous views!! Make sure to wear gym shoes, it is rocky and you do not want to hurt your feet. There is a parking lot but it is on someone's property so they charge $10 per person. I say it's worth it for thr views.
Lisa Zacharias
Google
Beautiful place. Dangerous walking around and climbing on the volcanic rock. Be prepared with water, a snack, good sneakers, or boots. It was exhausting! Not for the weak of heart and the folks that are not physically capable.