
Cave, Bats and Boas Night Tour - Puerto Rico
- Private
Cave, Bats and Boas Night Tour - Puerto Rico is a 7-hour wildlife and nature excursion in San Juan, booked through Viator. From $160. Starts 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
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.
What’s included in this excursion
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Transportation (pick-up from hotels in metropolitan area) air-conditioned vehicle
- Hull for cave exploration, lamp for the hull.
- Tips
Know before you go
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs Wednesday and Saturday. Starts 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.











