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North region · Puerto Rico

Camuy

  • 81° · Overcast
  • ~48 mi from San Juan
  • Coastal
  • 1 guide spot
  • 4 recent stories

Camuy is a coastal municipality on Puerto Rico's north coast, in the North region, about 48 miles from San Juan. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and lies north of Lares and San Sebastián, east of Quebradillas, and west of Hatillo, spread over 12 barrios plus Camuy Pueblo, with a population of roughly 32,827.

Founded in 1807, the town marked its 200th anniversary in 2007. It is home to the Río Camuy Cave Park, a notable outdoor attraction in the area.

For visitorsVisitors come mainly for the Río Camuy Cave Park, an outdoor attraction set in this Atlantic coastal municipality.
For living hereResidents live in a coastal municipality of about 32,827 people, spread across 12 barrios and the town center, within the North region near neighboring towns like Hatillo and Quebradillas.

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Río Camuy Cave Park

Known for: a vast underground river cave system

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The Río Camuy Cave Park, on Puerto Rico's northwest karst belt, protects part of one of the largest cave systems in the Western Hemisphere — carved over millennia by the Río Camuy, among the largest underground rivers in the world. The limestone here is riddled with sinkholes, passages, and cathedral-sized chambers. Guided visits typically descend into Cueva Clara, a vast cavern hung with stalactites and stalagmites, with views of sinkholes where the river disappears underground. It's a cool, damp, family-friendly outing; hours and tour availability vary, so confirm the park is open before making the drive into the interior.