8 hour(s)
English
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€ 1046.91
€ 963.16
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Embark on a remarkable journey that combines the wonders of nature with rich cultural heritage. Your adventure begins at the Cueva de las Maravillas, an awe-inspiring cave system adorned with ancient Taino petroglyphs. As you explore the mystical underground world, you’ll be captivated by the stunning rock formations and the fascinating history that surrounds this sacred site. Knowledgeable guides will provide insights into the significance of the cave and its archaeological importance, making it a truly immersive experience.
Afterward, the tour continues to Altos de Chavón, a charming replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village nestled high above the Chavón River. As you wander through its cobblestone streets, you'll encounter local art galleries, craft shops, and beautiful vistas that overlook the river and surrounding landscape. This picturesque village is not only a cultural hub but also a place of artistic inspiration, making it an ideal spot to absorb the region’s history and creativity. Whether you're exploring ancient caves or strolling through historic villages, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and nature that’s a must for every traveler.
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This attraction is very close to the playa neuva development by Bahia Principle. As I was told that tours cannot be formed during low seasons, we hired a private taxi through our hotel in going there. Please make sure you are paying the driver for the return trip so that he/she waits for you while there. On this day we visited Nov 5, the cave was virtually vacant except ourselves. So, nice photos. This national park is closed on Mondays.
The Cueva de las Maravillas (Cave of Wonders) is a remarkable historical site and a highlight for any nature lover. The journey to the cave is a beautiful trek through a rocky, tropical landscape perfect for spotting iguanas. To enter, you descend a long flight of stairs into the massive and impressive cavern. Inside, you'll find incredible Taino pictograms, making it one of the most significant examples of Taino culture. The cave, which is believed to be over one million years old, was a vital part of Taino life, used for protection from hurricanes and as a place for burial rituals. While the cave is immense, only about 25% has been uncovered to avoid disturbing the native fauna, including the bats that have long called it home. Initially, locals illegally harvested bat guano from the cave to sell as a powerful fertilizer. The tour guide person was excellent, offering a detailed and fascinating look into the history and culture of the Taino people. This tour is highly recommended and an excellent value.
I see why they call it La Cueva de las Maravillas.... this place truly lives up to its name! The cave is absolutely beautiful, and the history behind it and how it was discovered makes the visit even more fascinating. I definitely need to go back to explore El Laberinto (the maze) and try the Paseo a Caballo (horseback riding). Highly recommended for nature and history lovers!
We've been to a few of the caves around here and this one is really made up for visitors. You can see the sign from the highway easily, and there is plenty of parking (even in shade). For two of us it cost about USD $8 And that includes the guided tour. They take you on a stone walkway through some lovely landscaped gardens (watch out for iguanas) and then down into the cave which is a very large chamber. The path isn't steep and it's relatively smooth and easy to walk. The lights are well timed and there are bags in the holes in the ceiling. One section has Taino petroglyphs and there is one section with a pool. It's not the most impressive cave system I've seen but they've set it up nicely for visitors and it's a good tour. The acoustics are impressive and towards the end of the tour you are taken into one section that literally has marble floors--they used to hold concerts and have weddings there--which kind of blows your mind (what do they do when it rains and floods??) you aren't down too deep but there's a flight of stairs (maybe 50 steps?) to get out. They finish with a tour of the iguana exhibits and there are a lot of them. We liked it and thought it was a good deal for the money, definitely something fun to see.
Wonderful spot to spend about an hour and a half with a very cool cave and fun little maze. Good for kids 6 and up! Does involve stairs and walking ~1 hour. The iguanas are also cool to see though you only stop by them for like 5 minutes.
