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Caving tour & hiking at Barra Honda national park
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4 to 5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Located in the province of Guanacaste. The geological significance of Barra Honda, 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 2 hours. 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. At least 6 years old to do this tour.
The vegetation is mainly deciduous and include species such as capuchin monkeys (Cebus capucinus), coyotes (Canis latrans), deer (Odocoileus virginianus) 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Helmet and arnes equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Guanacaste Adventure & Travel
50309, Tamarindo beach, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup details
6:30am pick up time
What To Expect
Guanacaste Adventure & Travel
The geological significance of Barra Honda, 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.
• Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Operated by Guanacaste Adventure & Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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