These caves were formed during the Miocene period, 15 oto 20 million years ago. For thousands of years they were under sea level and due to tectonic movements they surfaced.
The Guatuzos aborigines discovered the caves. Limestone rocks, stalactites, stalagmites and corals, form most of the caves. The whimsical stone formations are formed by the underground river.
This tour leaves from La Fortuna at 8:00 a.m. for a one-hour transfer to the Venado Village. The tour length into the caves is 1 ½ hours. Exploring the Venado Caves is an exciting adventure for those who are not claustrophobic and don’t mind getting wet and muddy. Climbing walls and crawling through holes is part of the excitement. During this time we will find marine fossils, bats, spiders and crickets . Because we will have to walk through the river and waterfalls from the upper part of the cave, we recommend our customers to take light clothes, hiking shoes and extra clothes to enable changing when they finish the exploration of the caves.
The equipment for the tour will be provided and it includes: flashlights, helmets, cords, and rubber boots (optional).