Arikok National Park

So much to see! Took a Jeep tour through the park. Swam in The natural pool. Explored the caves & had a fish pedicure! Very cool! So much fun!

Was very excited to come and see the tide pools however when we arrived at the park office to pay admission, we learned that the park would not allow driving over to the tide pool area unless you have a jeep. They also no longer allow UTVs in the park either. So that was disappointing to our family as we would have just paid to do a tour had we known that since it was already $40/adult and kids are free so we had to pay $80 for the afternoon. We did drive through the whole park, where we could and did see beautiful coast lines and beach areas. The volcanic lava formations at the ocean were amazing to see. Also the nesting beach was beautiful as well. The caves were very cool to see but wish we would have taken advantage of the rangers that were there to tour them…we didn’t have cash for a tip so we felt bad asking them to. Goats at the end were surprising too because they were so adorable, all wandering on the open land next to the wind turbines. We later read that the locals may not like they as much as we did because they are destroying the land by eating the greenery. But overall it was a very hot afternoon that left us a bit disappointed since we were not fully aware or prepared. Hopefully this helps other be more prepared on your visit. Final words: if you don’t have a jeep while on island then instead pay for a jeep tour through the park so you can see it all and enjoy the park to its fullest.

Great park. You'll need a four-wheel drive if going into the pools by yourself. Plenty of tours will take you there as well. If you are super adventurous, you can hike in. The hike is difficult due to the heat. 7 miles round trip. But Vistas are great. Watch for rattle snakes on the trail as well as birds and lizards. Bring lots of water and a snack for halfway. Bring water shoes for the pools. And snorkel equipment to see the fish. Taking kids do the tour.

This park is beautiful. Follow the signs in order to get to the caves, and on the way there are paths to the rest of the stuff. If you are going to the natural pool then a tour guide is recommended, as driving the road yourself is almost impossible. If you do try to drive by yourself, let others pass as some areas can only fit 1 car at a time. When we went the natural pool was closed, but climbing in the large ancient volcanic rocks is fun. The bay reservoir is beautiful also, and i would definitely recommend it.

Amazing views and sites. Highly recommend checking out the entire park. Make sure to rent a jeep/ some other 4x4 vehicle if you’re going without a tour group.

We loved our trip driving through Arikok National Park. Fun adventure for our family - used a baby carrier for the infant in the caves and in the sight seeing locations. Our older kids loved seeing a bat in the cave and enjoyed the experience of the fish tickling their feet and driving by the windmills , as well as the wild goats !

Stunning park! You don't necessarily need a 4X4 unless going to Conchi. We hiked from Daimari beach to Conchi and it was a relatively easy hike if you're in okay shape. We loved it because unlike a tour, we weren't on a time crunch. Park only gives a day pass so go early. A bit pricey for just a day imho. The caves are gorgeous but sadly there's a lot of graffiti and defacement (appalling to say the least). Wear sunscreen and bring lots of water.

Beautiful park with hiking trails, beaches, caves, and much more. Dos Playas are 2 beautiful beaches that have amazing rock cliffs that you can explore, unfortunately, per the rules, you can't swim in these 2 beaches because the water is rough but you can bring a body board to ride the waves. The caves are a site to experience, especially the cave where the sun shines through the top, very cool!! We didn't have a jeep, just a small car, so we were not able to drive to the natural pool. It is walkable, about 4 hrs round trip. We didn't do that walk, it was way too hot.