Explore the geological wonders and tropical dry forest of Barra Honda National Park in Guanacaste. Descend into underground caverns, spot stalagmites and stalactites, and enjoy panoramic views of the river and Gulf of Nicoya.
Explore the geological wonders and tropical dry forest of Barra Honda National Park in Guanacaste. Descend into underground caverns, spot stalagmites and stalactites, and enjoy panoramic views of the river and Gulf of Nicoya.
- Guanacaste Adventure & Travel - The geological significance of Barra Honda lies in its underground caverns, which have taken approximately 60 million years to form from coral sand. At the upper part of the National Park, around 400 meters high, there is a panoramic view of the Tempisque River lowlands, the Gulf of Nicoya, and some of its islands….
- Guanacaste Adventure & Travel - The geological significance of Barra Honda lies in its underground caverns, which have taken approximately 60 million years to form from coral sand. At the upper part of the National Park, around 400 meters high, there is a panoramic view of the Tempisque River lowlands, the Gulf of Nicoya, and some of its islands.
Terciopelo Cave:
This cave is notable for its walls, which emit different tones when gently struck. It has a total depth of 62 meters. The descent into the cave takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour and requires special caving equipment. Access begins with an initial vertical descent of 17 meters, followed by a continued descent down a 35° inclined plane to the east. Notable features include the impressive “lion’s head” and “curtains” formations.
Cuevita Cave:
This cave is designed for children between 4 and 12 years old. It has a depth of around 2 meters, where you can see beautiful formations of stalagmites and stalactites on a stunning wall.
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- Private transportation
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- Bottled water
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- Lunch
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- Helmet and harness equipment
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- Private transportation
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- Bottled water
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- Lunch
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- Helmet and harness equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages
Located in the province of Guanacaste. The geological significance of Barra Honda, is the existence of underground caverns that have required about 60 million years to form, consisting of coral sand.
We walk a distance of about 2 miles round trip on the tropical dry forest lasting approximately 2 hours. We descent downstairs latter around 17 meters with…
Located in the province of Guanacaste. The geological significance of Barra Honda, is the existence of underground caverns that have required about 60 million years to form, consisting of coral sand.
We walk a distance of about 2 miles round trip on the tropical dry forest lasting approximately 2 hours. We descent downstairs latter around 17 meters with arness equipment hold in a safety line. We spot the formation of stalagmites and stalactites under the caves. We send there around 30 minutes there.
We have a CAVE for kids only and must to be supervise by an adult. At least 6 years old to do this tour.
The vegetation is mainly deciduous and include species such as capuchin monkeys (Cebus capucinus), coyotes (Canis latrans), deer (Odocoileus virginianus) as well some birds.
In the upper part of the National Park, about 400 meters high there is a panoramic view of the river Tempisque lowlands, and the Gulf of Nicoya and some of its islands.
- This tour IS NOT recommended for people with claustrophobia
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
