Cueva del Chivo – Las Matas de Farfán

Cueva del Chivo, near Las Matas de Farfán, is an accessible karst cave revealing stalactites and stalagmites in damp galleries. Local guides walk you through bat-filled passages while sharing the geology and legends. Bring a flashlight, closed-toe shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Perfect for light adventure and cultural tourism in San Juan province. Pair the visit with a dip in the San Juan River or a stop at the Sabaneta Dam to round out a day in the deep South.

A karst cavity in the Sierra de Neiba once used as shelter and ceremonial space by pre-Taíno indigenous peoples. Its name comes from the wild goats (chivos cimarrones) that took refuge there. Today it’s an adventure tourism and spelunking site with rock formations and bats, looked after by local guides from Las Matas.