About Us

Co-Founder Carlos Castro

Hello fellow adventurer,

My name is Carlos and my wife and partner’s name is Yolanda. We are two young Marine Biologists in love with our Island, Puerto Rico and we hope to share with you the natural beauty of its shores and surrounding waters. We have designed a series of aquatic eco-excursions so that visitors (and locals) to our “Isla del Encanto” can experience for themselves the incredible variety of animal and plant-life that these very special and fragile, tropical ecosystems support.

Co-Founder
Yolanda Ramos

As our guest, you become a Pure Adventurer, because the beaches we visit, the lagoons that we kayak, the bioluminescent waters that we explore and the seas where we snorkel and dive are all pristine, relatively untouched environments. We know that you will be amazed and delighted by your adventure and that it is our hope that you take home with you a newfound conviction of how incredibly important it is that we protect our earth’s natural resources so that our children and generations to come can enjoy and appreciate what we have today.

Te Esperamos.

About Us

Humble Beginings...

Both founders of Pure Adventure share a combined experience of over 8 years in the eco-adventure industry and both have Bachelor degrees of Coastal Marine Biology at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. Carlos and Yolanda make every effort to personally guide each excursion.

Get to know the Pure Adventure Crew!

Carlos, Yolanda, Javier and Mara

What sets us apart from the competition is the enthusiasm and professionalism of our tour guides. They all share an intense love, admiration and respect for the natural beauty of Puerto Rico’s coastal environments and the surrounding seas. In addition to being close friends, each Pure Adventure guide brings a unique personality and perspective towards introducing their lovely Island to visitors.

Truly a green company (Click Here)

Carlos assisting Eileen Alicea
of NOAA and Robert Matos
of DRNA in beach cleanup,
Seven Seas

Carlos – A Marine Biologist, a Diver Instructor; the driving force behind Pure Adventure. Carlos travels the world seeking eco-adventures, coming back home to Puerto Rico and applying his experience and gained knowledge to Pure Adventure’s excursions. His goal is to make sure that all Pure Adventure guests enjoy the best of Puerto Rico’s natural resources in safe and professionally guided tours.

Yolanda – A Marine Biologist, a Teacher; the driving force behind Carlos! She is Pure Adventure’s conscience. Yolanda’s priority is protecting the fragile eco-environments of Puerto Rico. All Pure Adventure excursions are designed to have minimal impact on the areas visited. Yolanda believes it is vital that the Puerto Rican community gets engaged and educated about preservation of the Island’s ecosystems. On any given day, she can be found in a classroom, teaching the youth of Puerto Rico the importance of protecting the Island’s natural resources.

Carlos, with students on a
field trip, giving a talk on
the co-existence of aquatic
life and marine ecosystems

Javier - A Marine Biologist, a Dive Master; Javier also shares the pride and enthusiasm of the PA “Crew” towards Puerto Rico’s aquatic wonders. As a practicing Marine Biologist, he continues to participate in recent research and study programs relating to environmental issues. If he’s not on the water or in a classroom, you can find him on the dance floor!

Mara - Whenever something needs to be done, we turn to Mara. When guests call, it might be Mara answering the phone. The Pure Adventurer giving a safety orientation on the dock? Probably Mara. Mara is everywhere…she fills in the blanks! Mara keeps things going smoothly. Although she doesn’t have a specific title, Pure Adventure wouldn’t be Pure Adventure without her!

To learn more about our outstanding crew click here

What makes us Different?

Your Guide is a Marine Biologist

Our kayak, snorkel and dive excursions are different because, not only do our adventurers have fun, they are guided by a trained Marine Biologist devoted to educating and informing you by describing the ecosystems and identifying the animal and plant life that inhabit them.

Our Excursions make people silly!

We avoid the Crowds

Pure Adventure means the purest of all adventures! Our Snorkeling, Kayaking and Diving venues are “off the beaten track”. That’s why when you explore with us, many times we are virtually alone in any given environment, whether it be a little known lagoon, a secluded, hidden beach or a secret dive spot.

Most of the Pure Adventure excursions are located on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico (between the Humacao and Fajardo municipalities).

"¡De Pura Cepa!"

Learn of Puerto Rican Culture

Our guests will also learn about the history and culture of Puerto Rico. Your guides will describe the blend of ethnic cultures that have inhabited Puerto Rico through the centuries. From the indigenous Taino tribes to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors and the subsequent introduction to the Island of African slaves to work the cane fields in the 19^th century. Our Island has a rich and varied past.

And in keeping with the Puerto Rican theme, Pure Adventure serves only authentic, healthy, local in-season fruits and delicacies. So, not only will you learn about our culture, we’ll make sure that you savor it also!

Safety First

Off to a new adventure!

Our team and equipment is first class. Every Pure Adventure guide is well trained in CPR/First Aid, Oxygen Administration and Rescue Management.

All Adventure Guides are equipped with a marine radio and first aid & CPR kit. In every kayak/snorkeling excursion each of the lead guides carry a rescue tube.

In every diving excursion, your Adventure Guide will always carry an oxygen administration kit. Before every excursion the Pure Adventure team consults the latest weather forecasts 24 hours before departure time.

The safety of our guests is our priority in every Adventure. There is ALWAYS guide in the water, nearby, with you.

Rest assured, your Pure Adventure Guide is well trained:

Certified NAUI Diver Instructor (Carlos)
Certified NAUI CPR/First Aid Instructor (Carlos)
Certified NAUI Dive Master and Rescue Diver (Yolanda)
Certified Life Guard / Guide (Yolanda)
Certified in CPR and First AID (Yolanda, Javier, Mara)
Certified NAUI Dive Master (Javier)
Certified in National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC) Level One (Carlos)

Our Equipment

We believe that the gear does make the difference! For this reason we provide the best and safest gear from recognized brands. All equipment is periodically inspected and renewed. So you don’t have to worry about a leaky mask!

Our kayaks are very seaworthy craft. Proven to be safe for those that have taken the time to learn the basic skills. Before each Kayaking excursion, your Pure Adventure guide will instruct our guests on the techniques of safe kayak handling.

All of our ocean kayak routes are conducted in protected waters where barrier reefs reduce wave action.
Lifejackets required while kayaking
Every Pure Adventure guide carries a First Aid Kit
Every Pure Adventure guide is equipped with a CPR mask and Rescue Device (Rescue Tube)
Before every excursion the Pure Adventure team consults the latest weather forecasts 24 hours before departure time.

Why we do what we do?

Everyone in the Pure Adventure crew is devoted to and crazy about nature! In our thoughts, there is absolutely no better way to understanding the importance of the natural environments of our planet than to get out and experience the incredible plant and animal habitats in an intimate and personal way. For this reason our crew strongly believes in what we’re doing at Pure Adventure…that is introducing and showing our Adventure Guests the tropical, coastal paradise of Puerto Rico in a caring and eco-friendly way. Truly a green company (click here)

With us you get an up-close experience with the natural aquatic world that will fill you with amazement, providing memories for a lifetime!

The Pure Adventure Mission

To know, that in every day, there is a new experience in nature to learn from.
To inter relate with our guests from different cultures from all around the world.
To strive to be as ECO friendly as possible because our Island and future generations depend on us.
To provide outstanding service to our valued, adventurous guests.
To motivate our guests to become stewards of conservation, to protect our earth’s natural eco-systems wherever they may travel.
To further our studies and trainings to better understand the amazing natural, aquatic world and to pass along our knowledge to the youth of Puerto Rico.
To make a difference and give our best!