Venado Caves - Arenal Costa Rica

   The Guatuzos aborigines discovered the Venado caves which were formed during the Miocene period, 15 or 20 million years ago. For many years these amazing caves were under sea level, only surfacing after extensive tectonic movements. Limestone rocks, stalactites, stalagmites and corals, form most of the caves, sculpted by an underground river.

  The tour into the caves is 1½ hour. Brace yourself for a totally different experience! Prepare to get wet and dirty, walking and crawling through rivers and waterfalls with an experienced bilingual guide. Remember to bring your waterproof camera for pictures of the papaya and coral formations and other great structures. 

More great Costa Rica pictures at: http://www.pbase.com/trescott/venado_caves

The following equipment for the tour will be provided: 

• Flashlights 

• Helmets 

• Rope 

• Rubber Boots (optional) 

• Transport 

• Water and refreshments 

• Entrance fee
  

 

   Please wear light clothes, hiking shoes and bring an extra set of clothes. The tour includes hotel pick-ups from La Fortuna and most hotels in Arenal (some hotels such as the Arenal Observatory Lodge have an extra pick-up fee, please check). There are two tours a day: 8.00am and 1.00pm (returning at 1.00pm and 6.30pm respectively) 

Price is $35 per person (children under age 10, half price)

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