
The caves are located in about 30 minutes by car from the city of San Antonio, and is the largest underground adventure of Texas. This is a truly masterful that nature offers us show: a world where time has nylons natural phenomena breathtaking: huge columns at once powerful and fragile, the stalactites and stalagmites formed by the slow fall of hard water ... And visits are as different poles of attractions that may interest the whole family. The entrance to the site is divided into two: left, natural caves; and right Ranch Wildlife (Or zoo animals roam in their natural habitat and wild) - "The Discovery Tour" the discovery of underground chambers and their spectacular formations, accompanied by a guide, along a path for the whole family, walking the cobblestone paths, enlighten, and secure. Nevertheless, I deconseille strollers and fragile children, because the brightness is very low. It debuted around every 40 minutes and takes about 75 minutes, the temperature of the cave is 21 degrees Celsius, with a fairly high rate of moisture. I recommend you wear good walking shoes or sneakers has studied shoe to mount the slopes and be comfortable on wet surfaces. The Natural Bridge Caverns were discovering March 27, 1960, by four students from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. This site dates from pre-Cretaceous, and has also served as Indian camp. - "The Lantern Tour": It is to explore the caves in the light of small lamps, in exactly the same circumstances as the four students who discovered the site in 1960, walking room to room and discover how each is different. This tour is only available at 9am, and its duration is not defined. - "The Adventure Tours": Get ready for incredible! Far from the lights and the trails you can explore the passages scarps genuine cavers, and take pleasure in climbing, crawling, and abseil down the walls of this great land. You can choose between two caves, and reservations are required. You will be asked to bring your climbing clothes, and adapted boots, and a great sense of adventure! The headset is ready by the organizers. - "Watchtower Challenge" On the outside there are two of the biggest climbing wall in Texas. A good opportunity to test your abilities in climbing! Once the goal is achieved, visitors descend by sliding along a suspended rope. This activity is open all year, all depends on the weather. If you are interested, I will advise you on the days available. - "Natural Bridge Mining Co." This activity is especially fun for children (and those who guard the soul ...) who dream to become real gold diggers, and will in search of precious stones, minerals and fossils, the along the sluice longest Texas. It is available every day, and the price depends on what the children found in their screen, but it is quite affordable and interesting to do as a family (even with very young children). There is also a small shop gemstones and minerals, near the mine. The site Natural Caverns is HERE. More details on these activities, as well as their price, BY. Later, I'll let you discover the botanical gardens that surround the caves: the typical Texan and very relaxing flora. Meanwhile, on the back of dino who welcomed us at the entrance, you are told ... See you soon!