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Oldest Remaining APE Geocache: A Geocaching Relic
Discover a piece of geocaching history! Find the oldest remaining APE geocache in Ribeirão Grande, Brazil.
Venture into the Brazilian wilderness to discover the oldest remaining Project A.P.E. geocache, a relic from a 2001 promotional campaign for the movie Planet of the Apes. Located near Ribeirão Grande, this geocache offers a unique treasure-hunting experience amidst the natural beauty of São Paulo State.
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Ribeirão Grande, State of São Paulo, 18315-000, BR
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The 'Oldest Remaining APE geocache,' also known as 'Mission 4: Southern Bowl' (GCC67), is a unique geocaching experience steeped in both geocaching history and pop culture. Planted in 2001 as part of 20th Century Fox's promotional campaign for the Planet of the Apes movie, this geocache is one of only two remaining active APE caches worldwide. The other APE cache is in Washington state.
Located in Ribeirão Grande, São Paulo State, Brazil, finding this geocache involves navigating through the Brazilian landscape. The cache itself is a traditional geocache, and discovering it provides a tangible link to the early days of geocaching and a fun connection to a major movie release. The original caches contained props from the movie.
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where participants use GPS devices or mobile devices to hide and seek containers, called geocaches or caches, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.
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Getting There
Driving
From Ribeirão Grande, the geocache is likely accessible by car, though the final approach may involve driving on unpaved roads. Ensure your vehicle is suitable for such conditions. Car rentals are available in Ribeirão Grande. Check road conditions locally before heading out. Parking is generally free in the area.
Public Transport
To reach Ribeirão Grande via public transport, take a bus from São Paulo (Barra Funda Terminal) to Capão Bonito. Transpen operates this route. From Capão Bonito, taxis or local buses may be available to Ribeirão Grande, but these options may be infrequent. Contact Traspen by phone at +55 15 3532-8400, or by email at contato@transpen.com.br for more information. From Ribeirão Grande, the final approach to the geocache will likely require a taxi or a pre-arranged ride due to the geocache's remote location. Bus fare from São Paulo to Capão Bonito: R$95–203. Taxi from Capão Bonito to Intervales State Park (near the geocache): approximately R$100.
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