ATV, UTV & Ziplining at Hacienda Campo Rico from the San Juan Cruise Port

Hacienda Campo Rico is a 2,200+ acre former plantation in Carolina, on the karst side of San Juan, where independent operators run ATV and UTV trail rides, horseback riding, and a five-line zipline canopy tour on the same working ranch. A 2-hour ATV or UTV tour plus transfers fits comfortably inside a normal port day. The 1-hour ATV tour is weekends-only, though — worth knowing if your ship calls on a weekday, since you’d need the 2-hour tour or the zipline canopy tour instead. This page covers what each operator actually offers, on-site conditions, and the ground rules that catch people off guard.

Getting There

• Hacienda Campo Rico’s own site describes itself as “minutes from San Juan” — from the cruise piers, budget a short taxi or Uber ride, with actual time depending on traffic.
• Critical Uber tip: enter “Hacienda Campo Rico – Mi Casa” as your destination. Entering just “Hacienda Campo Rico” can lead some drivers to stop at the outer gate instead of the actual entrance.
• The venue hosts independent concessionaires — you book and pay for each activity through the operators below, not through the hacienda directly.

The Place

• 2,200+ acres of genuine karst country: limestone caves, mangroves, lagoons, and Taíno history. The ATV route passes through a bat cave.
• On-site: a hilltop Mojito Bar, food, a gift shop, outdoor showers, and farm animals.
• Bring a towel and a change of clothes if you plan to use the outdoor showers.
• The venue is open 9 AM to 5 PM daily.

ATV & UTV Trail Rides

• Operator: Campo Rico Trail Rides (camporicotrailrides.com, 787-629-0222), running tours on this land since 2009.
• ATV: from $80 for a 1-hour single ride ($120 double), or from $120 for a 2-hour single ride ($175 double). The 1-hour tour runs weekends only; the 2-hour tour runs daily. Passengers must be 12 or older.
• The license rule: drivers must be 16 or older with a valid physical driver’s license — no learner’s permits, no photos of a license, and a passport does not count. Reviews confirm there are no refunds for showing up without one.
• A combined rider weight limit applies, but sources disagree on the exact figure — confirm the current limit when you book rather than relying on a number here.
• UTV: from $199 for a 2-seater, from $259 for a 4-seater. Minimum age 8; the driver must still be 16 or older with a license.
• A credit or debit card is required as collateral for every ride.
• Tours run rain or shine. Recent riders say the mud and rain are half the fun; on dry days the trails get dusty, so bring sunglasses or a face covering, and wear long pants either way.
• All prices above are “from” rates and can drift — treat the operator’s own site as the current word on pricing.

Horseback Riding

• Also run by Campo Rico Trail Rides: $70 for one hour, $90 for two hours, per person. Minimum age 8.
• The 240-pound weight limit is strictly enforced — expect it to be checked, kindly but firmly, before you’re paired with a horse.
• This is ranch and trail riding, not beach riding. For horseback riding on the sand, see our beach horseback riding page instead.

Ziplining

• Operator: Ecoquest Experiences & Tours (ecoquestpr.com, 787-529-2496).
• Ecoadventure Ziplining: $119 plus tax per person for 5 ziplines, 5 canopy bridges, and a 15-minute hike. Ages 7 to 68, a 230-pound weight limit, and a waistline of 42 inches or less.
• The hacienda’s own site also advertises a combo cave-rappelling and ziplining package, but it doesn’t currently appear in Ecoquest’s booking flow — call Ecoquest directly to ask if it’s available.

Who This Fits

Hacienda Campo Rico fits a port day if you want a genuine ranch adventure — mud, dust, horses, or a zipline canopy — without leaving the San Juan area, and if you’re comfortable with a strict license and weight-limit policy at the gate. It’s the wrong call if your ship only calls on a weekday and you were counting on the shorter 1-hour ATV tour, since that one’s weekends only.

For more on timing a stop like this around your ship, see the cruise port terminal guide and the day-trips comparison. If you’d rather stay closer to the piers, Escambrón Snorkeling and Condado Lagoon Kayak & Paddleboard are the other stay-near-the-ship adventures worth a look.