Guayaney Spring & Mar Chiquita Beach Swim & Snorkel Tour

A 15-minute walk into forest leads to a spring so clean you can drink from it.

This full-day tour visits two remote sites in Puerto Rico: Guayaney Spring, a freshwater pool hidden inside a forest, and Mar Chiquita Beach, where you snorkel among Caribbean fish and relax under a palm tree. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the route, which includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and snacks. Lunch at a local restaurant is your own cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore hidden spring and beach

• Walk 15 minutes to hidden spring
• Swim and relax at fresh water spring
• Travel to Mar Chiquita Beach
• Snorkel and enjoy Caribbean fish
• Relax under palm tree with coconut water
• Stop at local mom and pop restaurant

The experience

If you have a free afternoon or a day to spend away from the resort areas, this tour takes you to places most tourists never find. The route starts at Guayaney Spring, a hidden freshwater pool tucked inside a small forest that only a handful of locals know about. You walk down a trail for about 15 minutes to reach it, then spend an hour and a half swimming in water clean enough to drink. The spring sits off the main roads entirely: no crowds, no entrance fees, no signs pointing the way.

From there, the tour moves to Mar Chiquita Beach, one of Puerto Rico's most stunning stretches of sand. The water is clear and warm, and when you snorkel you'll see a wide variety of Caribbean fish moving through the shallows. You can float in the water or stretch out under a palm tree with a fresh coconut and coconut water. The beach itself is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. Travel time between stops is built into the day, and the guide handles all the navigation.

After the beach, you stop at a small local restaurant: the kind of place that serves food like a grandmother would make, not the polished tourist version. It's a mom-and-pop spot where the menu reflects what people in the area actually eat. You pay for your own meal here, but the setting and the food are part of what makes the day feel like a real taste of the island outside the usual tourist circuit.

What’s included

• An air-conditioned vehicle for the full route.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• access to Guayaney Spring and Mar Chiquita Beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (5 to 65 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We meet in front of crush juice bar”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by I Work Where You Vacation

Is this one for you?The day involves a 15-minute forest walk and time in the water at both stops, so come ready to move and swim. The full route takes eight hours with travel time included, which suits a traveler with a full day free and a taste for the quieter parts of the island.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long does the walk to Guayaney Spring take?

The trail to Guayaney Spring is about 15 minutes on foot, and you spend an hour and a half swimming and exploring once you arrive.

What will I see if I snorkel at Mar Chiquita Beach?

Mar Chiquita's clear warm waters hold a wide variety of Caribbean fish species. You can snorkel in the shallows and see them up close, or stay on the beach if you prefer.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You pay separately at the local restaurant where the tour stops. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day.

What's included in the tour?

The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle for transport between sites, a live guide, bottled water, and snacks. You provide your own lunch at the restaurant stop.