About this experience
Journey into the past on this full-day tour of Puerto Rico's human history. Your private group (no larger than 6 people) will be guided by an archaeologist through the 6000-year human history of the island, where you will learn firsthand about the culture and mythology of Puerto Rico's indigenous past and how it's still alive in the blood and culture of modern-day Boricuas. We travel to the center of the island to the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center and its ball courts, where you will be immersed in the serene and beautiful landscape were our Taíno ancestors came together in community to celebrate Areitos and play the ball game. After the park we stop for lunch before heading back towards SJ, on our way back we stop at the town of Manatí and the area of Mar Chiquita Beach where we find Cueva de las Golondrinas. In the cave we find everything expected, such as bats, stalagmites and stalactites plus ancient rock art in the form of petroglyphs. Sacred site of our Taino ancestors
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Driver/Professional art historian guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
The Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center is the most important taíno archaeological site in all the Antilles Islands. This is an on-site archaeological museum, compiled of ten ceremonial courts where the Tainos played the famous ball game called Batey.
We find Cueva Golondrina which we visit
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up at any location in the Metro area.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sojourn Puerto Rico
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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