Old Spanish Treasure Cave, Show cave in Northwest Arkansas, United States.
Description
Old Spanish Treasure Cave is a limestone cave system in Northwest Arkansas featuring multiple tunnels, rooms, and natural passages that wind deep into the rock formations. The cave stretches between Sulphur Springs and Gravette with different levels for visitors to explore.
History
Spanish explorers under Don Carlos Lavilla mapped the cave tunnels in the early 1700s and later returned to store precious metals inside. These early explorations laid the foundation for the legends that surround the place.
Culture
The cave's name comes from local stories about Spanish treasure that visitors encounter through tales shared by people in the area. These narratives shape how people understand and connect with this place today.
Practical
Visitors can take guided tours through the cave, hunt for fossils, and pan for minerals in small streams. Educational groups and organizations receive special rates for their visits.
Did you know?
Excavations uncovered century-old mining tracks and objects from the 1930s, including an antique whiskey bottle found behind a previously sealed wall. These discoveries reveal how the cave was used for different purposes over time.
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