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Grutas Las Marias, Lanquin

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Cave · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Take a guided tour to explore Grutas Las Marias, a network of deep caves featuring unusual rock formations and stalactites. Tours are conducted using the light of homemade candles, which add to the eerie atmosphere and your overall experience. Make sure you wear a swimsuit and rubber shoes, as this cave features several natural pools and a very slippery floor. Not recommended for claustrophobia sufferers. A visit to Grutas Las Marias represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Lanquin online day trip planner to plot your vacation.

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By Travellerstephanie

We almost died in this cave. We went into the cave while it was lightly raining, we were with the local tour guides and figured that if they weren’t worried, we should be worried. Anyways, we go into.... more

We almost died in this cave. We went into the cave while it was lightly raining, we were with the local tour guides and figured that if they weren’t worried, we should be worried. Anyways, we go into.... more »
By SylviaBrimstone

I actually did this tour several years ago, but I was thinking back on it recently, and I was surprised to see a reviewer mention that the tour guides STILL don't carry flashlights as a standard...

I actually did this tour several years ago, but I was thinking back on it recently, and I was surprised to see a reviewer mention that the tour guides STILL don't carry flashlights as a standard... more »

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