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Cave, Bats and Boas-Visit Nature Reserve, Puerto Rico

By NaturHabitat Ecotours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$226 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Sit in the front row to watch a unique spectacle of nature. You will visit the Mata de Plátano Nature Reserve which houses in one of its caves an estimated population of 300 thousand bats and you will have the privilege of observing the impressive exit of these from the cave, to go in search of food in the sunset.
You will be accompanied by Certified Interpreter Guides and biologists, who will explain the different species of bats that inhabit the cave and the importance of these in nature. With the departure of the bats, you can also observe the interaction of the endangered Puerto Rican Boa, Chilabothrus inornatus, feeding on them. A unique experience of contact with nature, which has been filmed for TV documentaries.
With your participation in this tour in the Mata de Plátano Nature Reserve, you will help its maintenance and conservation.

Activity location
  • Arecibo
    • Arecibo, Caribbean
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Panadería del Atlántico
    • Calle Marginal
    • 00612, Arecibo, Arecibo, Caribbean

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Cave, Bats, No Transp
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Tour without Transport: Ideal if you have rented car. We will meet at a safe meeting point and follow me to the Nature Reserve.

Price details
AU$226.21 x 1 AdultAU$226.21
Total
Price is AU$226.21
Until Wed, 18 Feb
Cave, Bats and Boas-Visit Nature Reserve, Puerto Rico
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
AU$282.76 x 1 AdultAU$282.76
Total
Price is AU$282.76
Until Wed, 18 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport (pick-up from hotels in metropolitan area) air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hull for cave exploration, lamp for the hull.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

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

Activity itinerary

San Juan Metro Region
  • 1h
Hotel pickup or San Juan area AirB&B
Arecibo
  • 4h
You will explore the Mata de Plátano Nature Reserve in Arecibo, an enclave of great relevance to various fields of science and conservation. This magical place was the scene of documentary filming presented on Discovery Channel, where you will be part of an exclusive event that only here you can witness. We will walk 30 minutes and delve into the history and wealth of the Mata de Plátano Nature Reserve, visiting the enigmatic Cueva Culebrones. This cave is a key area for bat conservation, due to its role as a refuge for an estimated population of more than 300,000. You will be able to observe closely the behaviour of the endangered Puerto Rican Boa, Chilabothrus inornatus, in its predation of bats that emerge in large groups of Culebrones Cave. In addition, you will discover the importance of the Karso ecosystem and understand why its protection is vital.
San Juan Metro Region
  • 1h
Return to the pickup point.

Location

Activity location
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    Arecibo
    • Arecibo, Caribbean
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Panadería del Atlántico
    • Calle Marginal
    • 00612, Arecibo, Arecibo, Caribbean

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