The Old Spanish Treasure Cave is truly one of the Ozark's greatest treasures. It is believed that over 350 years ago, Spanish Conquistador Soldiers buried their treasure deep within the cavern. The treasure, in today's time, has been estimated to be worth over 40 million dollars. There has been evidence found here from the Spaniards. There have been helmets, pieces of armor, weapons and few gold coins reported being found. The cavern was sealed up until an old Spaniard from Madrid, Spain showed up here and rediscovered the cavern in 1885. He didn't stay here too long due to his health.
When you venture in a cave, you enter a completely new environment. It's like walking into a different world. You will find a lot of exciting and mysterious features such as strange and peculiar animals and rock formations. You are only limited to your imagination. Always be attentive and keep your eyes and mind open to all the cavern's mysteries. You are sure to leave the Old Spanish Treasure Cave with your mind filled with new ideas and information just discovered. As you walk into the cavern you are walking through a piece of this earth's history. When you look on the walls and ceilings you will discover fossils of animals that lived here when this was an ancient sea. Here at the Old Spanish Treasure Cave we have been able to discover some of the very rare species of animals that once roamed the sea floors. Some of the names of the fossils that you will discover are trilobites, crinoids, and brachiopods. On the ceiling and walls you will see some very peculiar rock formations (speleothems). Keep in mind that all these formations are formed from the minerals in the water.
If you would like to scedule a trip here to the cavern for an interview, to take pictures or shoot film we will be happy to schedule a time for you. You can email or call me (Paul Linscott / owner) at 1-479-787-6508.