Arecibo Attractions
Founded in 1515, Arecibo is Puerto Rico's largest city in geographical size with an area of 125sq.mi/330.4sq.km. The city is the site of a successful battle fought between Spanish Captain Antonio Correa and soldiers in order to repel a British sea invasion.
Arecibo is not a particularly impressive city but there are a number of interesting sights within close proximity to the city, making it a good place to serve as a base for exploring. Some of the attractions in the area include the Observatorio de Arecibo, the Rio Camuy area.
Arecibo is not a particularly impressive city but there are a number of interesting sights within close proximity to the city, making it a good place to serve as a base for exploring. Some of the attractions in the area include the Observatorio de Arecibo, the Rio Camuy area.
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Arecibo Radio Telescope
The Arecibo Radio Telescope is a huge dish, measuring some 20 acres, set in the ground and surrounded by lush forest. It has been used as a setting in Hollywood films.
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Río Camuy Cave Park (Cueva Clara de Empalme)
This vast cave system is among the largest in the world. A guided tour leads through various chambers, past stalagmites, stalactites, and underground rivers.
Cathedral Cave
Visitors can choose to either rappel down a cliff or hike to the 400ft/122km-long Cathedral Cave (Cueva Catedral). The Cathedral Cave, part of Tres Pueblos, is known for its 40 plus petroglyphs, and is usually visited in conjunction with Cueva Clara de Empalme. Arrive early in the day for the guided tours; the last ones depart mid afternoon but if they're full you may be out of luck.
