El Parque Nacional de las Cavernas del Río de Camuy will reopen to the public by reservation, following the closure caused by Hurricane Fiona.
The reopening will be this Wednesday, February 22, during regular hours, the Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA) announced.
The park will be open Wednesday through Sunday and some holidays, starting at 8:00 a.m., by prior reservation. Mondays and Tuesdays the park will be closed.
"The DRNA, through its Programa de Parques Nacionales, has worked hard to rehabilitate the Cavernas and make them a safe place for the public to enjoy this ecological, historical and cultural value," said Anaís Rodríguez Vega, head of the environmental agencies, in a written statement.
How to make a reservation at Las Cavernas del Río de Camuy?
To make reservations and visit the park, call (787) 898-3100 / (787) 999-2200 ext. 3474, or email: cavernasdecamuy@drna.pr.gov.
The email should specify the day you wish to visit the facilities, the number of people, and whether you prefer the tour to be in English or Spanish.
The reservations team will respond with a confirmation including the time assigned, based on availability.
What is the admission cost at Las Cavernas del Río de Camuy?
Platea confirmed that admission will be $13 for children ages 4 to 12. Adults ages 13 to 64 pay $18, and seniors, ages or older, pay $9.
Parking ticket prices are as follows:
Motorcycles – $2
Car – $4
Buses – $5
What are the tour schedules at Las Cavernas del Río de Camuy?
Guided tours will have a maximum capacity of 45 people at the following times:
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
How to get to Las Cavernas del Río de Camuy?
El Parque de las Cavernas de Camuy is located on Route 129 from Arecibo to Lares, Km. 18.9. To get there from PR 22, take exit 77B, which connects to Route 129 toward Lares.
"We once again have the opportunity to admire the incomparable beauty of the Camuy caverns, located in the karst zone, after several unfortunate events that have forced intermittent closures since the severe impact of Hurricane María in 2017," Rodríguez Vega added.
For his part, Camuy Mayor Gabriel Hernández said that Las Cavernas del Río Camuy should become the main tourist attraction in northern Puerto Rico and one of the drivers of economic development in the area.
"We have the capacity to have a well-maintained recreational park that serves as an educational center, distinguished by its natural beauty and among the best in the world," he said.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
