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An impressive labyrinth of stalactites
Designated World Heritage in 2008
This is the longest cave in the Monte del Castillo area. Its name comes from a cache of coins ("monedas") from the time of the Catholic Monarchs that was discovered inside the cave, one dating from 1563. It runs for 800 metres, although only 160 metres can be visited, and the route provides a wonderful spectacle of stalactites, stalagmites, columns and coloured karst formations. The images are concentrated in a small side hall and comprise groups of different symbols as well as 17 animal figures (horses, reindeer, goats, bison and a bear), dating from around 10,000 BC.
Practical info
Construction: Caves and tourist mines
Artistic period: Prehistory
Location
Monte del Castillo
39670 Puente Viesgo (Cantabria)
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Useful information
From Oct 15 to Apr 15
From Wednesday to Friday
From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Public holidays and Weekend
From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
From 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Closing days: Monday and Tuesday
From Apr 16 to Oct 14
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
From 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Closing days: Monday
Closed 1 and 6 January, and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Prices
General: €3
Reduced: €1,50
Children 4-12 years
Admission free
Children under 3 years
Groups
Maximum 15 people
Services: Guided tours
Visitors by appointment only (book two days in advance)
Last visitors admitted 50 minutes before closing time
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