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La Cueva del Indio: A destination for adventurers in Santander

Jue, 8 abril 2021
La Cueva del Indio: A destination for adventurers in Santander

La Cueva del Indio , is a unique place in the department of Santander ; it is a perfect destination for lovers of adventure and extreme sports . Visiting the Cueva del Indio face many doubts and fears to finally realize that one is capable of overcoming great obstacles.

This place tests everyone who dares to visit it, but it also offers a reward: unforgettable memories, spectacular landscapes and one of the best experiences you can have in Santander.

The Cueva del Indio owes its name because according to the inhabitants, near this place, pieces and archaeological remains of the Guane indigenous people were found, who inhabited this territory.

La Cueva del Indio is made up of multiple experiences; from the entrance, travelers will be faced with all kinds of challenges. Go through a chamber full of bats that you don't have to wake up; slide by means of a 25 meter cable; go through corridors one meter high or less, through which you have to crouch or crawl to pass them.

In the same way, you will find small wells of water that reach between 40 or 50 centimeters in height; Imposing stalactites on the roof of the Cueva del Indio and a large well that is crossed by the rays of the sun where you have to jump and swim for a few minutes to reach the exit.

How to get to the Cueva del Indio?

The entrance to the Cueva del Indio is located a few minutes from the Main Square of the municipality of Páramo in Santander . This municipality is very close to San Gil . Therefore, to access the Cueva del Indio you must get to Páramo and there hire an agency or a local guide to make the journey.

Reasons and recommendations to visit the Cueva del Indio

  • The visit to the Cueva del Indio is perfect for lovers of caving and for anyone who wants to have new experiences and test their limits.
  • The Cueva del Indio crosses the entire municipality of Páramo, so the sensation of crossing a whole town from the bowels of the earth is an emotion that must be experienced.
  • Although it sounds like a pretty extreme adventure, the truth is that it is an activity suitable for everyone, from children to older adults. The guides are trained and have all the necessary safety equipment. That is why it is important to hire the services of agencies that are legally constituted.
  • In the Cueva del Indio you will not only have a magnificent experience but you will also learn about the fauna and flora of the place, especially the bats that inhabit the cave.
  • Visiting the Cueva del Indio can become one of the best experiences you can have in Colombia, you just have to follow the instructions of the guides and respect the place.
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