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Cities in Concrete tour comes to Santa Clara Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/9/2015
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the listed coordinates. The only thing at these coordinates is the old street name. Edit: As of 8/13/19, the cache location has changed. If you have solved the puzzle prior to that date, you will need to solve it again for the new coordinates.

This is the ninth in a series of caches, this time highlighting a bit of Santa Clara history. At the listed coordinates, examine the curb/gutter facing Lafayette St. to see the old name of this road. The actual cache location will be revealed when you solve the following puzzle, which really has little to do with the activity at the listed coordinates:

  1. Santa Clara minus 35
  2. St. Helena plus 2
  3. Capitola minus 3
  4. Colma
  5. Foster City minus 2
  6. Pacifica plus 1
  7. San Jose minus 52

Checksum: Sum of digits in latitude = 23, sum of digits in longitude = 23

This puzzle requires a little internet research. The cache contains a log sheet only, bring a writing utensil. There's room for small trade items.


You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jvxvcrqvn vf lbhe sevraq. puzzle spoiler: Guvax bs gur guveq qvzrafvba.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)