Challenge your limits and explore the impressive Venado Caves.
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Let's go underground! Venado cave is out of the ordinary, is not only a cave but an underground river that has been shaping the rock in this area for thousands of years. We will follow this river through different passages and underground rooms or chambers to discover the Venado Caves.
| Air-conditioned van transportation. |
| Entrance to the Venado Caves. |
| Certified naturalist guide with underground experience (bilingual Spanish/English). |
| Flashlight, mask, helmet, and supporting informational materials. |
| Comfortable walking shoes (closed shoes or sneakers). |
| Comfortable clothes that can get dirty and wet (long pants recommended). |
| Extra clothes & shoes. |
| Insect repellent |
| Reservations will be confirmed by our staff in order to be 100% secure. |
| Cancellations or modifications need to be requested with 48 hrs in advance. Less than that will be evaluated according to possibilities or will be considered as NO SHOW. |
| No Show will have 100% penalty on the price. |
| For shared experience the waiting period is 5 min after pick up time. More than that will be considered as NO SHOW. |
| With the reservation request the client Customer ensures that he is in good health and conditions to go along the experience. |
Pickup from your hotel in the La Fortuna area. The exact time will be coordinated based on your hotel's location, generally between 7:00 and 7:30 am.
Transfer by air-conditioned van to Venado Caves. The journey offers views of the region's rural landscape.
Arrival at the caves. Bilingual naturalist guides (English/Spanish) will provide a safety briefing and explain exploration techniques. Necessary equipment is provided: helmet, flashlight, and mask.
Guided exploration of the caves, walking through narrow passages, observing rock formations (stalactites, stalagmites), underground rivers, marine fossils, and wildlife adapted to the darkness (bats, spiders, blind fish).
Transfer back to your hotel in La Fortuna.
Venado Caves offer a unique experience to explore Costa Rica's underground world. Here's what makes this spelunking adventure so special:
Venado Caves are a labyrinth of narrow passages, impressive chambers, and unique rock formations. Explore underground rivers that have sculpted the caves over millions of years and discover marine fossils that tell the story of an ancient ocean.
The caves are home to a variety of wildlife adapted to darkness, such as bats, spiders, and blind fish. Observe how these creatures have adapted to the lack of light and discover the fragility of this underground ecosystem.
Venture into the darkness of the caves, walk through narrow passages, and feel the thrill of exploring an unknown world. Expert guides will safely lead you through the passages, sharing their knowledge of the geology and life that inhabits the caves.
Observe stalactites and stalagmites that look like natural sculptures, learn how the caves were formed over millions of years, and discover marine fossils that tell the story of an ancient ocean. Venado Caves are an open book of Earth's history.
In Venado Caves, all your senses will be heightened. Feel the cold of the rock, the sound of underground water, and the smell of damp earth. Experience the darkness and silence of an underground world that will transport you to another dimension.
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"Entering the Venado Caves is like traveling to another world, a 2,700-meter-long labyrinth formed millions of years ago. You will feel the humidity, the darkness, and the excitement of exploring an unknown place where underground rivers have carved chambers and narrow passages. I will guide you safely through the passages, showing you the beauty and fragility of this underground ecosystem, home to bats and blind fish. We will observe stalactites and stalagmites that look like natural sculptures, and marine fossils that remind us that these caves were once submerged. Prepare to marvel at underground life and to visit some challenging chambers!"
Carlos RodrÃguez Fortuna Expeditions Guide's Perspective