Patapampa – Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC2F7KE
by mattenmuehle
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Peru
S 15° 45.129 W 071° 34.887

This week’s cache, Patapampa (GC2F7KE), takes geocaching to a new level!

At more than 16,000 feet (4,800 m) elevation, one might think this cache is in a league of its own. In reality, this cache is in good company as one of more than 50 caches hidden across South America that exceed 4,800 m.

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Amazing view — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GC1JJ1E
by AirQ
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1
Location:
Hong Kong
N 22° 16.708 E 114° 08.791

Towering over the vibrant urban landscape of Central Hong Kong stands Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island. A popular path on the mountain, The Peak Circle Walk, offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and panoramic city views. Embark on an unforgettable journey through lush greenery and breathtaking vistas with this Geocache of the Week, Amazing view (GC1JJ1E).

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They Would Have Loved It – Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GCGGGV
by Hillbillies
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
5
Location:
Ontario, Canada
N 51° 21.627′ W 094° 07.761′

What’s a T5 without a struggle, right?

Not all caches are puzzles hidden in plain sight. For some caches, the challenge is the journey itself. This Geocache of the Week is an example of just how far some geocachers are willing to go!

In September, three intrepid cachers set out to claim a First To Find on a lonely cache in the Canadian wilderness. But this wasn’t just any old geocache! They Would Have Loved It (GCGGGV) waited more than 20 years to be found and sets the record for the oldest unfound geocache in the world.

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