Category: Geocache of the Week

/ Emily Woerly

New country souvenir, Curaçao, with Geocache of the Week: Curacao’s “Swinging Old Lady”

Traditional
GC2M1VJ
by Raven
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Curaçao
N 12° 06.297 W 068° 56.131

Today, we release a new country/regional souvenir for Curaçao! If you have found a geocache in Curaçao, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.

Curaçao sits at the southern end of the Caribbean. Although this small Caribbean island stretches just 40 mi (64 km) in length, it is home to bright and stunning murals, over 30 beaches, and incredible biodiversity from the coral reefs to its highest mountain peak. The island also boasts an incredible linguistic diversity. The locals commonly speak at least two, if not all, of four languages: Dutch, English, Papiamentu, and Spanish.

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/ Genevieve

Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: Table Top Trove (GCMYYZ)

Traditional
GCMYYZ
by Richter Family
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
2
Location:
Western Cape, South Africa
S 33° 57.633 E 018° 24.392

As we look back on twenty years of geocaching history, we decided to revisit some of our favorite Geocaches of the Week from years past.

This week we’re setting our time machines to December 2011 when we awarded the honor of Geocache of the Week to Table Top Trove (GCMYYZ). Even in 2011 this cache had already made quite a name for itself as one of the most visited caches in South Africa. Almost 9 years later, the cache continues to impress with over 100 Favorite points and more than 2000 finds. This cache also stands out from the crowd because of how long it has been in the game. This past February marked 15 years since it was placed!

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/ Megan Twamley

Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: As North As It Gets (GC5803)

Traditional
GC5803
by Iceshelf 2002 Research Team
Difficulty:
3.5
Terrain:
5
Location:
Nunavut, Canada
N 82° 30.720 W 062° 43.820
Image by Team Pet-Rox.

As we look back on twenty years of geocaching history, we’ve decided to revisit some of our favorite Geocache of the Week candidates from years past.

This week we’re looking all the way back to June 2010, when we featured As North As It Gets (GC5803). After being hidden in 2010, this Traditional Cache is still sitting in the snow as the northernmost cache in the game.

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/ Genevieve

Geocache of the Week Flashback Edition: Gdansk TB Hotel (GC2EC67)

Traditional
GC2EC67
by Thathanka
Difficulty:
1
Terrain:
1
Location:
Pomorskie, Poland
N 54° 20.953 E 018° 38.910

As we look back on twenty years of geocaching history, we decided to revisit some of our favorite Geocaches of the Week from years past.

This week we’re going back to September 2015 when we first put Gdansk TB Hotel (GC2EC67) in the spotlight. Almost five years later, this clever urban cache is still delighting geocachers and earning an impressive number of Favorite points.

Image by Zarta70.
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/ Andrew Baldwin

New country souvenir, Réunion , with Geocache of the Week: LA PITON DE LA FOURNAISE

EarthCache
GC1RNRX
by broiler
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
3
Location:
Réunion
S 21° 13.520′ E 055° 41.078′

Today, we released a new country/regional souvenir for Réunion. If you have found a geocache in Réunion, you automatically receive the souvenir on your profile.

Réunion is a secluded island in the Indian Ocean hundreds of kilometers away from the next landmass. Its remote atmosphere creates a tranquil escape for its visitors, and it is woven into the culture of those who live there. The coral reefs, forests, and volcanoes boast a lively array of species some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Whether you want to lace up your hiking boots, strap on scuba gear, or lay out on the beach there’s never a geocache too far away. 

Image by Les Betty P 
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