Caving tour ( stalactites-stalagmites) & hiking at national park
Located in the province of Guanacaste. The geological significance of spelology, is the existence of underground caverns that have required about 60 million years to form, consisting of coral sand.
We walk a distance of about 2 miles round trip on the tropical dry forest lasting approximately 1 and a half hour. We descent downstairs latter around 17 meters with arness equipment hold in a safety line. We spot the formation of stalagmites and stalactites under the caves. We send there around 30 minutes there.
We have a CAVE for kids only and must to be supervise by an adult.
IMPORTANT NOTE: *MINIMUM KIDS AGE TO DO THIS TOUR ARE 4 YEARS OLD
The vegetation is mainly deciduous and sometimes we can spot wildlife species such as capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys deers as well some birds.
In the upper part of the National Park, about 400 meters high there is a panoramic view of the river Tempisque lowlands, and the Gulf of Nicoya and some of its islands.
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Caving tour ( stalactites-stalagmites) & hiking at national park
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Guanacaste Adventure & Travel
The geological significance of spelology is the underground caverns that have required about 60 million years to form, consisting of coral sand. In the upper part of the National Park, about 400 meters high there is a panoramic view of the river Tempisque lowlands, and the Gulf of Nicoya and some of its islands. Terciopelo Cave: Formation as much as the body, because it emits different tones when struck gently walls, has a total depth of 62 meters. The descent into the cave is about 45 minutes to 1 hour maximum and is done with special equipment for caving. Access is made with a initial vertical descent of 17 meters. And then continue all the way down an inclined plane 35 ° to the east. Other decorations are Amazing “lions” head and Curtains” Cuevita Cave: This cave is only for children between 4 years to 12 years old. The deep of this one is around 2 meters, you could see great formations of the stalagmites and stalactites on a beaty wall.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- AT LEAST 4 PERSONS ADULTS TO OPERATE THIS TOUR
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Helmet and arnes equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour IS NOT recommended for people with claustrophobia
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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I pick up clients near this hotels, condominiums or villas. Please send to me Google maps location and name of the place are you staying .
Meeting / End Points
- Guanacaste Adventure & Travel
