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Underground adventures, living history
Cavernas del venado
The Venado Caves boast formations that are over 6 million years old, among which we can find; waterfalls, an underground river, numerous stalactites and stalagmites, exotic wildlife, and some endemic species of the Venado Caves.
Tours Schedule
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 md
1:00 pm
Escape the ordinary and explore at Cavernas del Venado
Just 45 minutes from La Fortuna de San Carlos, we can embark on this underground adventure tour
Find your perfect Adventure
We offer different prices for adults and children, and inquire about our special discounts for groups of more than 15 people. Additionally, ask about our delicious food options to complement your adventure
Some reviews from our Clients
Endless caves. Bring knee pads, long sleeve shirt and pants and gloves if you're serious about exploring
VasRa Invest
2024-04-04
Great and authentic experience. You get wet and dirty. Some places are really narrow and you will get down on all four, but you can choose to go around the most claustrophobic places. We also saw bats, tarantel and scorpion spiders
Joachim Neve Nørgaard
2024-03-29
It was a good adventurous experience! The guy explained things well and others didnt show up so we had VIP tour! Thank you! Pura Vida!
A Lee
2024-03-23
Elvis was our guide, very chill and got us around the cave. Super chill and easy! Don’t hesitate!
Paul Mac
2024-03-18
In my opinion, not recommended if you have already been in a narrower cave. I don't think the price-performance ratio is appropriate and the price for this short tour is definitely too high.
If you don't want to get wet, it is recommended. The weather
Eighty Percent
2024-02-18
Es un lugar muy hermoso es una maravilla y no es difícil el acceso todo muy limpio y ordenado la comida riquísima y una excelente atención la piscina excelente para después de esa caminata para mi tiene la mejor calificación super recomendado para que vallan y no sólo personas jóvenes puede ir porque yo tengo 76 años y no tuve ningún problema
Flor Rodriguez Zuñiga
2024-02-18
Was a very cool experience, friendly staff and not at all touristic. Lots of locals go here. Would recommend to people who appreciate less touristic approaches to travelling. The ride up there has also some nice views.
Simon Orzel
2024-02-14
Excellent place to explore with options for different levels of experience. You will get wet and you will be on all fours which adds to the excitement. Go for it - Tour guide Elvis is excellent ask for him 8)
bill carey
2024-02-05
There are 4 tours a day at 8am, 10am and 2pm. If you show up in between you have to wait till the next one.
Bogdan Vygovsky
2024-02-04
Enjoy Nature in company.
Special rates for groups larger than 15 people.
History
- It was discovered in 1935 among the inhabitants of Venado de San Carlos that there were caves nearby. However, they were not discovered until 1945, during a hunting trip by Lael Herrera, who stumbled upon the first two chambers during his expedition.
Explorations
- The first concrete explorations of the caves were carried out by the French explorer Robert Vergenes, who only covered the first 350 meters, leaving many mysteries and unanswered questions. In 1969, a United States government organization took an interest in the caves and launched three simultaneous exploration groups.
Caves
- Today, 10 caves have been mapped, covering a total of more than 2,700 meters. Each one has enough free space to allow explorers to stand upright, while some of them reach up to 35 meters in height.
We await you at Cavernas del Venado
Experience an unparalleled adventure, where each step takes you deeper into the Earth’s history. The Venado Caves are not just an excursion; they are a journey through time
Blogs & Articles
Discover the Venado Caves: an underground sanctuary where history and adventure come to life. Immerse yourself with us in the heart of the earth to explore ancient natural wonders, just within reach of La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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The Venado Caves boast formations over 6 million years old, among which you can find waterfalls, an underground river, numerous stalactites and stalagmites, exotic fauna, and some species endemic to the Venado Caves.
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