Caving tour ( stalactites-stalagmites) & hiking at national park
Description
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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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, 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: 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 Kids require a valid passport to check age. Print a copy or picture at mobile works.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1)
Our driver was really good at telling us about Costa Rica. He even made a decision for us that leaving earlier in the morning would be better as its gets pretty hot for the hike. The trail at the beginning is just gravel and pretty steep. It levels off. I would suggest that a shuttle up to the one area would make it more enjoyable for those a bit older. In some reviews it says to wear long pants and long sleeve shirts. Not necessary. Again our driver was helpful to tell us just take water. Side note- you need more water. Now the caves. They are cool. Well not cool temps. It still was pretty warm. Our guide was really great. It was a bit slippery in the caves. The guide is very good at safety first. Lastly the communication from Viator and the driver were down right perfect. So the review doesn't really say anything bad, nothing bad for Viator, but hike was not explained well by Barra Honda and the guide taken us to the cave did not speak English. We are in Costa Rica so that is on us, but we asked for a english speaking guide so that was our only knock.
Hello! Ryan and wife Greetings from Costa Rica! Thanks a lot for your great comments. I appreciate that and lovely to take you in this great excursion. Hope so to see you soon in other different tour again. At your service! Wilmar Retana
