Indigenous Roots
Embrace Puerto Rico’s Authentic Culture and Heritage
Explore lush scenery, raw nature, and Puerto Rico’s indigenous roots in Utuado, a captivating journey through vibrant culture and rich history.
Explore Puerto Rico’s Taíno Roots
- Skill Level: Novice
- 3-part tour beginning at 8:00am
- Duration: 8 Hours
Highlights
- Step off the beaten path and experience the real Puerto Rico
- Guided excursion of Museum and grounds tour
- Visit the Caribbean’s largest ceremonial ground
- Learn the historical and archaeological significance of Caguana
- Short film about the discovery and preservation of a national treasure
- Trip to a secluded river in one of the island’s lushest regions
- Exclusive access to a sustainable permaculture farm
Important Information to Know
What's Included
- Transportation service directly to & from desired location
- Entrance Fees
- Pictures and videos captured throughout your journey
- A farm-to-table meal using locally sourced ingredients
- Safety briefing & equipment if necessary
- Water
- Coffee and/or Tea from local vendor
Itinerary
You will embark on a journey to the Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico, Utuado, one of the richest pueblos on the island known for its lush scenery, raw nature, and captivating history.
We will begin the day with a panoramic drive into the mountains of Borikén, to Parque Ceremonial Indígena de Caguana, an ancestral sacred ceremonial ground of the Taínos, where ceremonies are still done to this day. This archaeological site is the biggest of its kind in the Caribbean. The site has a newly renovated museum with original artifacts, displaying in-depth history of Puerto Rico’s various indigenous cultures.
After diving deep into Puerto Rico’s indigenous roots, we will continue to a pristine river, where Taíno petroglyphs can be found in the face of various rocks and cliffs. Here you can swim, jump from the rocks, or relax and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding Utuado mountains. (Weather permitting)
Our final stop will be at a completely off the grid, organic, permaculture farm, where you will receive a tour of a one-of-a-kind, Superadobe structure, completely built from the earth on which it stands.
The day will end with a delicious farm-to-table meal with local crops that are unique to Puerto Rico’s cuisine.
What to Wear
- Comfortable clothing and supportive closed-toe shoes to HIKE that may get wet/muddy (no water shoes or flip flops)
- Swim suits are optional however please have on underneath your hiking clothes
- Towel
- Comfortable change of clothes for the ride home
- Unnecessary items/valuables will be safe/locked in the vehicle *please advise if you will be bringing luggage
Cancelation Policy
Due to the high demand for our tour spaces, we maintain a FIRM 48-hour cancellation policy for ALL tours. We prepare our vehicles, tour guides, and schedules ahead of time and accordingly. Our goal is to provide you with the highlight of your time spent in Isla De Encanto; thus, we value our time, employees, and resources the same.