Cueva Charles Brewer - Carías, Quartzite cave in Chimantá Plateau, Venezuela.
The cave system extends through 4,482 meters of underground passages containing numerous galleries, waterfalls, and a turbulent river flowing through its chambers.
Venezuelan explorer Charles Brewer-Carías discovered this cave on March 28, 2004, following his observation of a tectonic rupture and underground river during a 2002 aerial survey.
Multiple scientific expeditions have documented the cave's geological features, including large rock formations that resemble white spheres and mushrooms created by bacterial processes.
Reaching the cave requires helicopter transportation due to its position within the remote Chimantá massif, and water levels inside vary from 200 to 300 liters per second.
The cave hosts specialized fauna, including swallows near the entrance, giant cicadas, and large scorpions that inhabit its deeper sections.
GPS coordinates: 5.45583,-62.46140
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:28
Venezuela contains locations away from standard routes. The Andes contain waterfalls and colonial towns. The coast features remote beaches and islands. Inland areas offer caves, rock art, and nature parks. The region includes rare natural phenomena such as regular lightning storms.
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