Caverna da Tapagem

Caverna da Tapagemis is a cave in the Caverna do Diabo State Park, near the Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park, in the municipality of Eldorado, Iporanga, Brazil, about 280 kilometers from So Paulo. It is the second longest cave in the state of So Paulo, as well as the highlight of "Circuit Disneyland," a series of family attractions that people of all ages can enjoy, according to local guides.

Researchers estimate that the cave's development began some 600 million years ago, during the Precambrian epoch. Almost ten kilometers of galleries and halls have been surveyed so far, all of which are rich in speleothems. Only 700 meters of the 6.237-meter cave, whose entrance is around 40 meters high, have been inspected, leaving only 3.200 meters open to guests. From one side of the cave to the other, it is 152 feet deep.

This space is equipped with a sound system, lights, pathways, steps, and railings for added safety. The cave has several stone curtains, columns, towers, travertine, stalactites, stalagmites, and calcite cascades that fascinate experts and tourists alike as they strive to decipher the cave's mysteries. To go around obstructions, it's often important to utilize ropes to ensure that you're standing on solid ground. Only the waters gliding across the rocks break the silence inside the cave.

Location: São Paulo