Alexander Von Humbolt

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Venezuela Natural Monument Alexander Von Humboldt:

NATURAL MONUMENT Alexander Von Humbolt Cueva del Guacharo
Location:	Monagas
Area:	181 hectares.
Declaration:	Decree No. 180 of 15 July 1949. Gaceta Oficial No. 22,970 of 15 July 1949.
Protected ecosystems and important natural attractions:	Protect the biggest cave in the country with about 10 kilometers of galleries. Guácharo Bird Sanctuary (Oilbird) and many other troglodytes.
Tourist attractions:	Natural Monument is the first decreed in the country. It is one of the largest caves in the country composed of a series of galleries and salons. Tourist purposes are permitted access to approximately 1,500 meters, crossing the Humboldt Room, the Hall of Silence until the Precious Hall, access to the rest of the cave is allowed only to scientific researchers. Inside the cave are impressive masses of stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years of impressive figures resembling beauty. The cave is a very particular beings that inhabit it. Also see the Route of Alexander Von Humboldt on Amazon!
Activities Permitted:	A tour of the cave, camping, picnicking.
Prohibited Activities:	The extraction of plant species, fauna or geological samples.
Schedules and fares:	Visiting hours to the cave is from 08:00 am to 4:30 pm To make the tour should be canceled the following rate: National Tourist Bs 3500, Bs 8000 Foreign Tourist, Student Bs 1500, Bs 1000 National Child , Foreign Tourist Child Bs 3,000.