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El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art- small groups

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Description

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

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.

Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo

Details
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
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
  • This tour is NOT recommended for people with mobility problems

Operated by EXPLORING CANTABRIA

Cancellations
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 1 full days before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 1 full days before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Pickup Details

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Itinerary
Duration: 1.00 hours

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.

Admission Ticket Included
Duration: 1.00 hours

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

Admission Ticket Included
Duration: 0.25 hours

We will do a short visit to this village famous for its Hotel and Spa of Puente Viesgo.

Pickup Time

Please arrive 10 minutes before your selected start time for pickup. Your operator can coordinate exact time and location.

Please Note

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.

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