El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art- small groups
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
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
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave
- Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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
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Cave of El Castillo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Cueva De Las Monedas
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Puente Viesgo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-87569P6
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