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El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art
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5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both world heritage caves for their cave paintings
• Walk around the cozy village of Puente Viesgo
• Enjoy the views over the Pas River
• Visit the new Cave Art Centre in Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to Puente Viesgo to visit the famous caves of "El Castillo" and "Las Monedas", both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, 2008.
The "El Castillo" Cave has paintings considered among the oldest preserved in the world. The silhouettes of hands in negative are famous, which according to archaeologists belong to more than 50 different people. Las Monedas cave will offer us beautiful silhouettes drawn in charcoal from the Magdalenian period. This cave also has a high geological value.
Our next stop will be to visit the new Rock Art Interpretation Center to better understand the origin and development of rock art.
Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo
What's Included
- Entrance fees to visit El Castillo and Las Monedas Caves (regular visit)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick you up at your hotel in Santander. If your accommodation is outside the city, please contact us to agree on a meeting place.
What To Expect
Cave of El Castillo
This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it is one of the most important caves in the world for its cave paintings. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Cueva Las Monedas
This cave had been declared World Heritage by Unesco in the year 2008. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Puente Viesgo
We will do a short visit to this village famous for its Hotel and Spa of Puente Viesgo.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- This tour has a minimum of 4 people for final tour confirmation
- Tour request approval depends on cave entrance tickets availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The visit into the cave is only in Spanish available, your guide access with you to translate
- Tour may be operated by multi-lingual guide
- Temperature into the Caves is 12ºC all year
Operated by EXPLORING CANTABRIA
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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