La Garma cave complex

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The La Garma cave complex is a parietal art-bearing paleoanthropological cave system in Cantabria, Spain. It is located just north of the village of Omoño, part of the municipality of Ribamontán al Monte. The cave complex is noted for one of the best preserved floors from the Paleolithic containing more than 4,000 fossils and more than 500 graphical units. It is part of the Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain World Heritage Site. ()

Local name: Complejo kárstico del monte de La Garma Unesco: from 2008Area: 0.39 mi²Coordinates: 43°25'51"N, 3°39'57"W

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La Garma cave complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de la Magdalena, Playa de El Camello, Playa de Bikinis, Playa de El Puntal.

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