El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art- small groups

About this experience

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 to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   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

3. Stop 3 · 15min

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

Tour & ticket options

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Meeting & pickup

• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Before you go

• 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.