Haiton del Guarataro, Limestone cave system in Sierra de San Luis, Venezuela.
The cave entrance features a vertical shaft measuring 12 meters in diameter and extends to a depth of 305 meters below ground level.
British researchers from the Venezuela '73 Karst Research Expedition conducted the first systematic exploration of the cave system in April 1973.
Local folklore tells of supernatural beings called Los Ceretones who inhabit the cave and lure young women with their singing.
The cave entrance sits at 1000 meters elevation and requires specialized equipment and experienced guidance for safe exploration of the vertical drops.
The cave contains an underground river system that ranks as the largest subterranean waterway in Venezuela, extending 640 meters horizontally.
GPS coordinates: 11.14970,-69.68980
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14
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