Cueva Ventana facts for kids
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Cueva Ventana overlooking the Río Grande de Arecibo valley
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| Location | Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Nearest city | Utuado, Puerto Rico |
| Visitors | 1,000–1,500 (weekly) |
| Governing body | Private |
Cueva Ventana means "Cave Window" in English. It is a large cave located high up on a limestone cliff in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. From the cave, you can see amazing views of the Río Grande de Arecibo valley.
You can spot Cueva Ventana from PR-123. To get there, you follow a trail that starts near a Puma gas station. This gas station is on PR-10 at kilometer 75. The cave and the land around it are owned by a private company.
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Visiting Cueva Ventana
Cueva Ventana is a very popular place for visitors. Many people from Puerto Rico and other countries come to see it. At first, there was a fee to visit only on Saturdays and Sundays. This was because the cave became so popular.
In January 2013, a daily entrance fee was started. It was raised again the next month. A special boardwalk was built from the gas station. It leads about 200 feet into the trail. There is also a small parking lot behind the gas station.
As more and more people visited, different fees were set for different days. Visitors now get safety gear for a guided tour that lasts about 45 minutes. The busiest times are Saturdays and Sundays, from morning until just before night. You can also take tours at night on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Cueva Ventana in Movies and TV
Cueva Ventana has been a filming location for several movies and TV shows. It's a cool place for filmmakers because of its unique look.
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
From February to March 2009, Disney Channel filmed parts of Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico. Some scenes were shot inside Cueva Ventana. Other scenes were filmed in the Río Grande de Arecibo valley, right in front of the cave's cliff.
Other Productions
In 2011, Cueva Ventana was used for the British TV miniseries Treasure Island. This show came out in 2012. Then, in the summer of 2012, the movie Runner, Runner was filmed inside the cave. This movie was released in 2013.
Protecting the Cave
In November 2012, the local government in Arecibo wanted to protect Cueva Ventana. They planned to talk to the gas station owner. Their goal was to buy the land next to the cave. Then, they wanted to give it to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. This would help keep the cave safe and prevent damage.
See also
In Spanish: Cueva Ventana para niños
