Geocaching (Ruta del Spondylus)

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Geocaching

Active geocaches are placed around Montañita and Ayangue — a good excuse to explore both towns beyond the beach, and accessible from the geocaching.com app on any smartphone.

Montañita · Ayangue Cache locations

Year-round Season

Free app Geocaching.com

All ages Suitable for

Overview

Geocaches are placed by the local and visiting geocaching community around Montañita and Ayangue, making these two towns the main geocaching locations on the route. Cache density is low compared to urban areas, but active caches do exist — typically in creative or scenic spots that reward the hunt with a good view or an interesting location.

How to Find Caches

Use the geocaching.com app (free basic version available) or the official website to check current cache listings near your location. Search by map around Montañita or Ayangue. Cache status changes — some may be temporarily unavailable, muggled, or in need of maintenance. Check the recent logs before searching.

Tips

• The coastal setting means many caches use waterproof containers — magnetic nanos under benches, larger containers tucked under rocks near the point
• The geocaching community here is small; if you place a new cache, it will be appreciated
• Combine with exploration of the headlands or town on foot — the cache locations are usually in places worth seeing anyway

See Also

• Montañita — main town
• Ayangue — second location
• Portal:Ruta del Spondylus — route overview