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Cueva Ventana – Puerto Rico Window Cave Photography

A dynamic Photography Spot

Cueva Ventana (English: “Cave Window”) is a large cave situated on top of a limestone cliff in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, overlooking the Río Grande de Arecibo valley. It is visible from the PR-123 but is accessible from a trail that begins adjacent to a Puma gas station located along PR-10 on kilometer 75. The Window Cave and surrounding land are owned privately.

Throughout the journey, the guide educates us on the wonders of nature within the cave – how it was formed, the various formations like stalagmites and stalactites, and even the presence of bats. We navigate through smaller caves, tunnels, and hidden alcoves. Our guide points out other creatures that call this cave home, but our ultimate destination is the focal point – a breathtaking window that offers a view unlike any other.

BEST TIME TO GO TO THE WINDOW CAVE

From what we can tell so far, it might be closed! We’ll do some more research. That it’s still open will add more details, so stop back.

HOW LONG TO PHOTOGRAPH

This is a tour. It took us a couple of hours. You have to buy tickets in advance.

HOW TO GET THERE

Take Route 22 to Route 10 South and take exit 75B to KM75

OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY NEARBY

Check out Crash Boat, one of our other favorite Puerto Rico locations to do photography.

HOW BUSY DOES IT GET?

It gets very busy on the weekends. Try to go midweek.

ANYTHING ELSE?

NOT AN EASY HIKE

When we went, a tripod was allowed on the tour. They came in handy for our crew because this was not an easy hike. We used the tripod to lean on so we didn’t fall— Like a walking stick.  There are muddy areas, slippery rocks, and areas where you must go very slowly so as not to fall. It is well worth the little bit of stress to experience the overlook. We call the overlook shots tourist shots, but this one is an exception because you will be shooting from the edge of a Window Cave.

RESTAURANTS, CAMPING & WEATHER  – SEE BELOW

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Lens: This area is located near a wide-angle lens. The only wildlife we encountered was the adorable kitty cats in the benches’ waiting area before the tour.

Gear List at a Glance: Circular polarizing filter, neutral density filters, tripod, shutter release, wide-angle, and zoom lens. CPL filters help you create dynamic images. They will also make your puffy clouds whiter when looking out the Window Cave. WEAR HIKING BOOTS!!

FUSION HOTEL

The only place to stay while visiting the Window Cave, Cueva Ventana, or while in this area. We loved it here. It is right on the beach. It has a quiet, zen-like atmosphere, great rates and a great owner. It is a top-ten Spot.

A 2-acre private oceanfront property promotes rest and a peaceful connection with nature. House rules are strictly enforced. 1.) ONLY registered guests are permitted on the property (no exceptions). Quiet time is 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM

The only place to stay while visiting the Window Cave, Cueva Ventana, or while in this area. We loved it here. It is right on the beach. A quiet zen-like atmosphere with great rates and a great owner. Top Ten Spot.

A 2-acre private oceanfront property promotes rest and a peaceful connection with nature. House rules are strictly enforced. 1.) ONLY registered guests are permitted on the property (no exceptions). Quiet time is 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM

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HOTELS

We foud it to be the best place with the best rates and great service!

Fusion Vacation Rentals – Address: Rd. 4466 km 0.4, Isabela, PR 00662 – Phone: +1 787-409-8368

Best Vacation Value on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast! Enjoy the sounds of nature and spectacular views from your private ocean-facing balcony at Fusion Beach Villas. They are located on the oceanfront on the strip of beach between Jobos and Shacks Beach, in the magical community of Isabela, Puerto Rico.

Fusion Beach Villas are located on 2 acres of lush, private oceanfront property. Four villas are on the property; three are available for short-term rentals. This includes our one-bedroom suite (listed here with w/photos) on the top floor, the loft studio on the top floor, and the garden studio on the ground floor. If you are eloping to Puerto Rico or planning to honeymoon with them, ask them about their enchanted elopement packages.

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AREA

INFORMATION

Cueva Ventana Park – Window Cave

Entrance Fees: $19.00

Hours of Operation

Monday – Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FOOD & DINING

FOOD & DINING

tsuamai restaurant near window cave puerto ricoAddress: PR-4466, Aguadilla Pueblo, Isabela 00690, Puerto Rico Phone: +1 787-646-0335 Hours: Closing soon · 9AM–9PM
Our FAVORITE restaurant in the area – Tsunami Restaurant – Address: PR-4466, Aguadilla Pueblo, Isabela 00690, Puerto Rico – Phone: +1 787-646-0335
Hours: 9AM–9PM

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GOOD CAMPING

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PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS


SHUTTER PRIORITY:

You have moving subjects, you will want to shoot in shutter priority to ensure your shutter speed is high enough to have your subject in sharp focus. Approximately 1/250th of a second is appropriate for people walking by, and adjust your ISO accordingly. If they are moving fast, increase your shutter speed to about 1/500th of a second. A fast bird flying by would be shot at about 1/1000th of a second. If it’s a bright sunny day, go as high as  1/1200th of a second. Remember, the higher your shutter speed, the less light comes into the camera. For More Details, see our Shutter Priority Page.

MANUAL MODE:

You can do your long-exposure running and milky water shots if you have moving waters at the location. You will have to use a tripod for this effect. Your settings will vary depending on the lighting and your neutral density filter. You will shoot in manual mode for the milky waters. ISO is always 100 or as low as your camera will allow. The aperture is f22, or the highest f-stop your camera will allow. Your shutter speed will be the only variable depending on the light. Roll your shutter speed until your meter reads zero. (In the center)  Use your shutter release or 2-second timer to prevent camera movement when exposing. You will want at least a 2-second exposure for milky water. If you don’t have a neutral density filter, you may not get more than 1/15th of a second in the sun. 

You can buy an ND filter here.  We highly suggest you do not go anywhere without one. Long exposure to moving waters makes all the difference between lifeless images and outstanding, dynamic images.

APERTURE PRIORITY:

Aperture Priority is often used to blur the background of your images and control your depth of field (how much from the subject to the background is in focus). For more information on this, see our Aperture page 

ISO:

The higher you set it, the more light is when exposing an image. The higher the number, the more digital noise, so stay below 800. If you need to go higher to get the shot, you can use Topaz Denoise to filter out the digital noise later. See the ISO page here.

WHITE BALANCE:

Be sure to set your white balance each time the lighting changes. Auto mode is not always accurate on many cameras, and we prefer to set it manually. It’s one of the more straightforward basics of photography to master. If you need more help, you can get some more details here. See the white balance page here.

WATERFALL PHOTOGRAPHY:

If you’re going to do the milky water photography shots here along the water, you must have a tripod and a neutral-density filter. Preparing before embarking on a waterfall photography excursion is always best. You can also explore long-exposure waterfall techniques by visiting our waterfall photography page for tips.

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