Guided Tour of El Soplao Cave

A Speleological Odyssey

After driving 3km up a mountain, you will board a mining train to access the main entrance of the cave through La Isidra tunnel. Once inside, magnificent geological formations await. From eccentric helictites to cascading sheets of translucent calcite draperies. See natural structures like the Sentinels, the Opera, and the gallery of Ghosts, where stalagmites and stalactites make uncanny shapes. The visit is supplemented by light and sound effects as well as a voice-over in the La Gorda room. 6 of the cave’s 17 miles are currently open to the public.

Choose from the following ticket options with varying levels of depth and difficulty.

• General Guided Visit: 55-minute guided visit of the 300-meter Pasarela route.

• Adventure Tourism Visit: 2.5-hour guided visit of crude portions in the cave, including the tunnels of Campamento, El Órgano and El Bosque.

• Mine Visit: 3.5-hour guided visit of a 2.5-kilometre long route through the mines of La Florida.

Discover How Mines Work

This cave system was discovered and subsequently exploited in the early 20th century when the mines of La Florida were being built. The name ‘El Soplao’ comes from a mining term that describes the blowing air felt when perforating a tunnel with less oxygen. As you traverse through the mine galleries, you will experience the culture, traditions, and working conditions of this historic economic practice.

Your chosen walking tour ends when you arrive back at the inner station of the cave. You will once again take the El Soplao mining train to access the outer station and make your way out.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

• The use of a surgical mask or FFP2 is mandatory to access this visit.

• This experience is accessible by wheelchair but it is necessary to inform in advance if you use it.

• A sign guide is available with limited capacity for people with hearing difficulties.

• Children up to the age of 12 and people needing wheelchairs must be accompanied by an adult.

• The Adventure Tourism Visit is unsuitable for children under 12; children between 12 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult who has signed a responsibility form.

• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes.

Timings

Guided Visit

• Oct to Mar

Tue to Sun: 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 5pm

• April to June

  Tue to Sun: 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm

• July

  Mon to Sun: 10am to 7pm

• August

  Mon to Sun: 10am to 9pm

• September

  Mon to Sun: 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm

Adventure Tourism

• Oct to June

Fri: 3pm and 4pm

Sat and Sun: 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm

• July and Sept

  Tue to Sun: 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm

• August

  Mon to Sun: 10am, 11am, 3pm and 4pm

Mine Visit

• Oct to Jul

Sat and Sun: 10am and 4pm

• August

  Fri to Sun: 10am and 4pm

• September

  Mon to Sun: 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm

Schedules are indicative and may undergo changes depending on the activity or possible incidents.