Cavernas de Venado

This is a MUST activity! I only stumbled upon this place via Google maps because Rio Celeste roads were flooded and i had to detour. Best accidental find ever. Easy to book, 1 hour taxi will cost less than $20usd. Some parts of the cave were scary like climbing a 8 foot section. But crawling through 1 feet of water in a 3 foot space was epic. Our guide was very helpful and descriptive. Book in advance.

Fantastic. Went with two kids 12 and 9, and, despite being a little scared at first, they loved it! Incredible place filled with bats and spiders. Totally fascinating and exhilarating. Guides were friendly and great

Our family of four (with two teens) recently experienced the incredible Venado Caves near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, and it was an absolute highlight of our trip! This adventure struck the perfect balance between thrilling exploration and accessible fun, making it an ideal activity for diverse groups. What truly impressed us was the thoughtful design of the tour. There are optional passages that cater to different comfort levels. For the more adventurous members of our group, there were exciting, tighter squeezes and even one section requiring a bit of a pull-up (though our fantastic guide, Wilmer, was always there to lend a helping hand!). For those who preferred a slightly easier route, there were clear, less challenging paths available, ensuring everyone could enjoy the experience without feeling pushed beyond their limits. This flexibility meant our whole family had a blast, each at our own pace. The duration of the tour was also perfect – it’s not too long, easily completed in just a couple of hours, which leaves plenty of time for other activities in the area. Our tour guide, Wilmer, deserves a special mention. He was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the caves themselves but also about the local environment and history. Beyond his expertise, Wilmer was exceptionally helpful and went above and beyond by taking fantastic pictures and videos of our group throughout the tour. This was a huge bonus, as it meant we didn't have to worry about our phones getting wet and could fully immerse ourselves in the adventure.

Our guide was fantastic and the experience had a welcome amount of adventure (pretty high). By driving ourselves and paying the private owners directly we cut the prices in half over operators (for ease, bring cash), which made it a great value too. The drive from La Fortuna was unexpectedly beautiful - I wish I'd built in time to stop and have a meal at one of the restaurants with a view that we saw along the way.

Wilmer and the other staff were amazing. My partner and I arrived there at 8:30am while on the way to Monteverde, unknowing that they only do tours at certain hours. Instead of making us wait until 10am or us forfeiting the chance to go, they managed to free up a tour guide, Wilmer, who gave us a wonderful trip through the cavernas. Can’t thank them enough for the memories and laughs. The underwater waterfall was beautiful, the cave’s history stimulating.

Very cool caves. You need to wade through water and crawl through narrow passages (which you can skip). The guide was nice, but the tour lasted about an hour instead of the promised two hours. You can see plenty of bats, spiders, and other wildlife there.

It was such an interesting experience — I really enjoyed it! Our guide was a super friendly guy, which made it even better. I definitely recommend it if you’re into adventure and excitement.

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