Barahona: Mountain Combo - Larimar Mine & botanical trails
ID: GYG750013-1211450
Category:
Country: Cuba
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit the only Larimar Mine in the world and enjoy a hike on botanial trails until reaching a stunning scenery at the cave of Cueva de la Virgen.
Today you discover the area in the eastern part of the Sierra de Bahoruco mountain range. After being picked up in a off road vehicle you will be taken along a scenci coastal road all the way to the only Larimar Mine in the world. Discovered in 1974 this precious gemstone nowadays is one of the most typical souvenirs you can find to take home. Once you arrive at the mine you have a walk through the small village and can take a look inside the mine itself (on your own risk). Please make sure to bring suitable non-slip shoes for the climb. Visiting the larimar workshop you have the opportunity to buy (not includede in the tour) your own Larimar stone to take home. Your way continues to start a hike on a botanical trail in La Cienaga. You will be marvelled by the impressive biodiversity you will experience all the way until reaching the cave of Cueva de la Virgen. Your way leads along a river and you will be walking across it, therefore please make sure to bring shoes that can get wet.
Highlights
- Visit the only Larimar mine in the world
- Hike in the mountains of Bahoruco
- Discover the stunning area around Cueva de la Virgen
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
