Barra Honda Caves Tour
Get ready to drop deep into the earth's core on this
fantastic tour that takes you down into the depths, where in some
areas, you'll be as deep as 787 feet down in the earth, and see the
fabulous stalagmites and stalactites of the limestone caves of Barra
Honda, in San Jose, Costa Rica. This is a guided tour, where you'll
start with a short walk through the park's dry tropical forest, as
you head to your destination and get down. Descending into the
caves, you'll notice the sounds of water dripping onto the rocks,
and envision all the unique formations of hardened calcium that
encompasses you. For the next few hours, you'll have the chance to
explore the many crevices, nooks and crannies that span the darkness
before you, searching out the darker areas for any signs of previous
life forms or existence, evidence of those that came here centuries
ago to escape the heat, the storms or invaders coming to your island
for various purposes. After traipsing about for a time, you'll
ascend to the surface and enjoy a special lunch prepared just for
you and your fellow spelunkers, and then head off to end the day's
adventure at the Guaitil indigenous village. This is a marvelous
place to peruse and perhaps even purchase some of the nation's
finest Chorotegan pottery. Be sure to dress properly, wearing your
best hiking shoes, a hat, plenty of sunscreen and camera to capture
those precious moments to bring home to show family and friends.
Barra Honda is a national park, and the caverns are available to
visit without a tour company or guide, with the Hall of the Caverns
showcasing spiraling and twisting limestone formations that includes
a unique one that resembles a lion's head and other natural wonders
that are sure to please you and your family. If you tap on the rock
formations, you can listen real hard and hear the chimes or bats
fluttering throughout the interior of the cave. The park itself has
many magnificent sights, with many rare species of wildlife that can
be seen only here at Barra Honda.
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