A 67 m rappel into the underworld of the Amazon.
The Cave of the Tayos is one of Ecuador's most enigmatic places, deep in the Amazon rainforest of Morona Santiago, beside the Shuar community of Coangos. This guided PEAKS expedition is a 2-day, 1-night experience with 24 continuous hours inside the cave and a night camping underground, opening with a 67 m rappel into a subterranean world of galleries, waterfalls and vaulted chambers.
The adventure combines a boat crossing, a trek along the short route (about 1.5 hours of hiking) and vertical rope work. Inside, we visit the cave's most striking features: The Cathedral, the Moricz Arch, the Amphitheater with its internal waterfall, and the Neil Armstrong Stalagmite, a stone formation more than 10,000 years old. The cave is home to the tayos, nocturnal birds that navigate by echolocation. All vertical safety equipment is included, and rappel technique is taught before the descent.
This trip is built for active people looking for a direct, well-run experience rather than a mountain summit. Spots are limited, and every departure runs with certified guides, complete vertical safety systems, pack mules for the gear, and a welcome from the Shuar community.
Good physical condition. No previous caving or rappelling experience is required: technique is taught before the descent. Bring a headlamp with spare batteries, work gloves, a quick-dry base layer, a waterproof jacket, rubber boots, a 50-liter backpack, and all clothing and your sleeping bag sealed in waterproof plastic bags.
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