I was excited, if a little nervous, to visit the Venado Caverns today. The idea of ancient, wet rocks and sleeping bats intrigued me, but I wondered if I would feel claustrophobic. Several people had warned me that a sudden fear could envelop me; in fact, Noelia, who had been one of my guides to Rio Celeste, had told me that she can’t explore the caverns because of sudden-onset claustrophobia. I didn’t believe it would happen to me, but I was prepared for the possibility.
Alfredo, one of the Desafio guides who accompanied me to Rio …

Location: Arenal and La Fortuna, Northern Region »

Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Caving, Spelunking »