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PADDLE UNDER THE LUSH TROPICAL CANOPY

River & Rhythm

Set out on a serene journey through the lush, winding Río Guajataca by stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or kayak. This slow-flowing, two-mile passage invites you to drift beneath a living canopy, where sunlight flickers through tropical leaves and the calls of rare birds echo through limestone cliffs and hidden alcoves.

Led by a private guide and tailored to your pace, this experience welcomes both seasoned paddlers and first-timers alike. Choose your vessel—SUP, kayak, or a blend of both—and lose yourself in the quiet magic of one of Puerto Rico’s most biodiverse river corridors.

A riverside Chef-prepared picnic may be added by request for an extended afternoon immersed in nature.

What's included

  • Private guide
  • Kayak/SUP equipment
  • Life jacket (if needed)
  • Towels
  • Water

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