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Grotte de Hortense, Ile Des Pins

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#3 of 7 in Nature in Ile Des Pins

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Discover a bit of regional history by visiting Grotte de Hortense, a cave where a local chief's wife once hid to escape intertribal conflict in 1855. Access to the cave requires a short hike through the rainforest. A path leads visitors to the large mouth of the cave, naturally decorated with eye-catching stalactites. Take a flashlight if you want to venture farther in than a few steps, and remember to wear sturdy hiking shoes suitable for wet paths. See Grotte de Hortense and all Ile Des Pins has to offer by arranging your trip with our Ile Des Pins trip builder site .

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• By ZeebruggeExplorer

  we went on a tour and this cave was a pleasant stop. You need good walking shoes and you have to be careful when walking. The plants and flowers along the short walk are lovely. The cave and history w...  more »

• By MissNolwenn

  Accueil chaleureux et grotte qui vaut le détour ! Très accessible et bien entretenu, cela convient à tout public.  more »

  Warm welcome and cave worth a visit! Very accessible and well maintained, this is suitable for any public.
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