Cueva de Piedras Blancas

Tip

Visit only with a local guide, who will know conditions inside.

Be careful

Never enter caves alone or during heavy rain, when they can flood.

Places nearby

• Campesinos Lodge & AdventuresParks & WildlifeRural eco-lodge in the mountains east of Quepos, reached by a rugged road: a long suspension bridge, jungle trails to waterfalls and good home cooking.
• Villa Vanilla Spice Farm (Rainforest Spices)Parks & WildlifeOrganic spice farm in the hills of Villa Nueva: guided tours through vanilla, cinnamon, cacao and other spices, ending with tastings of homemade treats and ice cream on a patio with valley views.
• Eco Termales Quepos (Aguas Termales de Dos Bocas)Yoga & WellnessRustic, family-run natural hot springs in the hills behind Hatillo, between Quepos and Dominical: an upper pool split by low stone walls looking over the forest, a lower pool steps from a cool river with shallow swimming spots and a natural rock slide.
• Birding Spots Manuel AntonioParks & WildlifeLocal birding guides based in Villa Nueva who run early-morning bird walks with a typical breakfast, plus night walks; they help you photograph through their scopes.
• Café KahawaFood & CoffeeCozy garden café in San Gerardo de Dota, popular after hikes in the Savegre valley for trout dishes, a trout and cream cheese sandwich, desserts with fresh fruit and good local coffee, with quetzals sometimes seen from the tables.
• Manuel Antonio Bee FarmTours & AdventureSmall family bee farm in Naranjito where owner Miguel explains beekeeping, opens the hives with you and serves a homemade lunch; honey for sale.