Geocaching is a popular and fun activity

Geocaching is a combination of hiking and sport. A physical activity related to discovering beautiful places around the world. In this activity you can visit the most photogenic places of the planet. If you don't know what to make of this term, read the following lines.

• Search for hidden boxes
• Using navigation instruments
• Getting interesting things

As you can see, geocaching is a truly complex pastime that has been embraced by millions of people around the world. Join us to learn the meaning of the word cache, the types of caches and many other useful information.

Cache and everything you need to know

When you say cachesimply imagine a hiding place, or a box. It holds a logbook for writing, or treasures for exchange. The cache can take many forms. From a regular canister to a small plastic box. Its prerequisite is usually water resistance. And what else should you know about this pastime?

Subject	Information
Number of caches in the world	More than 3 million
Country	191
Organisation	200
Fun lovers	Tens of millions of people

Geocaching comes with certain rules, of course. For example, individual caches are spaced at least 161 meters apart. The caches also include special traced objectsthat you can transfer or exchange.

Geocaching and additional information

If we are to be specific about this fun activity, we need to mention the types of hiding places. The very the smallest are referred to as Nano. Larger are then Micro. In the largest ones you can store, for example, books and other items. The character of the caches is also different. The most famous ones are the traditional hiding places. However, others are no exception - mystery cache, webcam cache, multi cache, event cache, virtual cache, wherigo cache and earthcache.

If you set out to find hiding places, do not underestimate the associated information related to the difficulty of the terrain. This determines, for example, the necessary equipment and appropriate clothing. If by chance you cannot find the hideout based on the coordinates, you can often use the associated hints. These will lead you to the desired location.