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Charco El Hippie - Hidden Waterfalls, Caves and Taíno Petroglyphs

By Paradise Seekers Puerto Rico
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$128 and current price is S$115 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Skip the crowds at Charco El Hippie and discover what most visitors never find — hidden caves, ancient Taíno petroglyphs, and a secluded waterfall deep in the Puerto Rico jungle that few people ever reach.

This small-group guided day trip takes you to the off-the-beaten-path south side of El Yunque along the Rio Blanco in Naguabo. Hotel pickup from San Juan or Fajardo in an air-conditioned vehicle — no stressful mountain driving, no lost GPS signal, no car break-in risk at the trailhead.

Choose your adventure: swim in crystal-clear natural pools beneath the main waterfall, or gear up with helmets for the full expedition — river rapids, ancient petroglyphs and hidden waterfalls. Please note that parts of the hike may be physically demanding, and participation in certain sections is at the guide’s discretion.

Ends with a stop at the Naguabo Malecón — a Caribbean boardwalk with 30+ fresh seafood spots and ocean views. Small groups only. Limited spots per departure.

Activity location

  • San Juan
    • San Juan, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • San Juan
    • San Juan, Caribbean

Check availability

Waterfall Pool Only - Fajardo
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: Includes Fajardo pickup, waterfall pool time, petroglyphs walk, and Naguabo Malecón stop
Fajardo — El Hippie — Malecón: Fajardo pickup to Charco El Hippie waterfalls, Taíno petroglyphs, and Naguabo Malecón boardwalk
Air-conditioned vehicle: Return from Fajardo to Charco El Hippie and Naguabo Malecón
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$127.50
S$114.75 x 1 AdultS$114.75
Total
The previous price was S$127.50 and current price is S$114.75
10% off
Until Sat, 28 Mar
Hidden Falls Hike - Fajardo
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 7 hours: Includes Fajardo pickup, full adventure expedition, main pool time, and Naguabo Malecón stop
Fajardo/El Hippie/Hidden Falls: Fajardo pickup to Charco El Hippie caves, rapids, hidden waterfall hike, petroglyphs, and Naguabo Malecón
Air-conditioned vehicle: Return from Fajardo to Charco El Hippie and Naguabo Malecón
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$179.02
S$161.12 x 1 AdultS$161.12
Total
The previous price was S$179.02 and current price is S$161.12
10% off
Until Sat, 28 Mar
Waterfall Pool Only - San Juan
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: Includes San Juan hotel pickup, waterfall pool time, petroglyphs walk, Naguabo Malecón stop, and return
San Juan — El Hippie — Malecón: San Juan hotel pickup to Charco El Hippie waterfalls, Taíno petroglyphs, and Naguabo Malecón boardwalk
Air-conditioned vehicle: Return from San Juan hotel to Charco El Hippie and Naguabo Malecón
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$179.02
S$161.12 x 1 AdultS$161.12
Total
The previous price was S$179.02 and current price is S$161.12
10% off
Until Sat, 28 Mar
Hidden Falls Hike - San Juan
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 9 hours: Includes San Juan hotel pickup, full adventure expedition, main pool time, Naguabo Malecón stop, and return
El Hippie/HiddenFalls/Esplanade : San Juan hotel pickup to Charco El Hippie caves, rapids, hidden waterfall hike, petroglyphs, and Naguabo Malecón
Air-conditioned vehicle: Return from San Juan hotel to Charco El Hippie and Naguabo Malecón
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$230.53
S$207.48 x 1 AdultS$207.48
Total
The previous price was S$230.53 and current price is S$207.48
10% off
Until Sat, 28 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety Equipment: Helmet and Life Jackets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    From Fajardo or San Juan hotel to Charco El Hippie and Naguabo Malecón
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1-hour stop at Naguabo Malecón boardwalk
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group experience (max 12 travellers)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided waterfall and natural pool swim
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional guide-assisted cliff jumping
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided Taíno petroglyphs walk
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks at Naguabo Malecón (own expense)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (not required, appreciated)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Waterproof phone case (recommended)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users
  • Involves walking on uneven and potentially slippery natural terrain

Activity itinerary

San Juan

  • 15m
Your driver choices you up from your San Juan hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive east through Puerto Rico towards El Yunque.

El Yunque National Forest

  • 2h
Charco El Hippie is located on the south side of El Yunque National Forest along the Rio Blanco. Travellers experience the rainforest ecosystem, tropical vegetation, and river systems that flow from Puerto Rico's only tropical rainforest.

Charco El Hippie

  • 3h
Swim in crystal-clear natural pools beneath a waterfall on the Rio Blanco, surrounded by massive boulders and lush jungle on the south side of El Yunque. Depending on your experience level, explore hidden caves and rapids within the rock formations, hike upstream through dense jungle to a powerful hidden waterfall, or relax poolside and take in the scenery. Your guide shares the history of the area and leads you to ancient Taíno petroglyphs carved into riverside boulders by Puerto Rico's indigenous people centuries ago.

El Malecon de Naguabo

  • 1h
Stop at one of Puerto Rico's most iconic Caribbean boardwalks featuring over 30 seafood restaurants and kiosks. Try the local speciality pastelillos de chapín, enjoy fresh-caught fish and mofongo with ocean views, browse local vendors, and see the historic Victorian mansions along the waterfront promenade.

Location

Activity location

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    San Juan
    • San Juan, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    San Juan
    • San Juan, Caribbean

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