Venado Caverns Tour

Arenal Volcano

The History of Venado Cave

The Venado Cave formed about three million years ago, and it lies on one of the faults of the tectonic plates. The movements of these plates have raised the cave above the sea level; therefore, it is now accessible for tourists. It is a unique and mystical place to explore on a Costa Rica tour. There are some unique water currents, ecosystems and rock formations in the limestone cave, and they date back hundreds of thousand years.

What the Venado Cave Offers

Apart from the uniquely shaped rock formations, like the “Papaya”, named after the fruit, and the vertical statues, you will find some coral formations and underwater springs. There are very rare bat species living in the cave, and there are ten different chambers as well. The Venado Cave tour near Arenal Volcano would consist of an expedition inside the cave and some of the chambers as well. There are bilingual and experienced guides provided for the one and a half hour journey, and all the safety equipment would be provided for visitors. The Desafio Tour Company is a local operator, with a huge experience in exploring the natural beauty of the country, and offers different Costa Rica tours, including the Arenal Volcano tour combined with the cave exploration.

The Wet Features of Desafio Venado Cave Tour

Quick drying clothes are essential in the wet caves. There are some clear springs and water features running under the ground, and the dripping water from the limestone would quickly soak up in one’s clothing. The forceful river under the water would provide spectacular scenes, and there are many fossils to be spotted in the million years old limestone. This day tour from Arenal Costa Rica is not only for explorers, but also for anyone, who would like to get to know a different aspect of the world and find out more about the vulnerable ecosystem of the underground Venado Caves.

Living Creatures inside the Venado Cave

There are literally thousands of bats hanging from the ceiling of the cave, and they have been living here for tens of thousands of years. Unique spiders, adapted to the darkness and wet atmosphere would be spotted in the cave, as well as fish and monochrome frogs. Some of the marine fossils are very easy to spot, and you will love the liveliness of the waterfall inside the Venado Cave, near Arenal Volcano. Desafio would do everything for the safety of the Costa Rica tour, and the smooth and flat limestone paths would surely be suitable for every fitness level.