El Castillo caves and Paleolithic art day trip from Santander
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Book this Cave art and Pasiego Valleys guided tour. Visit two UNESCO caves with Palaeolithic art and discover Puente Viesgo on a walking tour.
Highlights
- Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas
- Discover Puente Viesgo with a guided walking tour
- Enjoy the spectacular landscape of valleys and rivers
Description
Leave Santander for Puente Viesgo, a beautiful small village next to El Castillo Mount which has four caves with Palaeolithic art declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. You'll visit two of these caves: El Castillo and Las Monedas.El Castillo cave contains some of the oldest paintings in the world, dated over 40.000 years ago. It is also ...
What's Included
- Entrance fees, Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Driver guide, Hotel pick up, Transport included
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Entrance Fees Included COVID-19 information: There is a limit number of visitors, Government regulations compliant, Social distancing, Regular desinfection, Equipment sanitized, Visitors must bring and wear a mask, The guide will wear a mask, There will be a temperature check for the guests Where: Cave of El Castillo, Puente Viesgo, Spain Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel in Santander. During checkout, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander to arrange your pickup. Alternatively, you can go to the meeting point at the bus stop in Calle Castelar, 25 (next to Hotel Vincci Puertochico). What to remember: Please note that the guided tour inside the cave is in Spanish. Upon availability, the guide will access with you to translate it into EnglishDuring booking confirmation, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander to arrange your pickupThe final confirmation of the tour depends on entrance ticket availability and a minimum group of 4 participantsThe average temperature of the cave is 14°C, so you should bring a jacketThe caves are slick so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.