Gruta da Lage Branca

Caverna Laje Branca - White Wall Cave


Useful Information

Location: Southern part of São Paulo.
350 km from Campinas. Close to Petar National Park, only 4 km from Santana Center.
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Open: closed
Fee: closed
Classification: SpeleologyKarst cave
Light: none
Dimension: L=650 m.
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Address: Gruta da Lage Branca.
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History

2008 closed for visits due to new law.

Description

Gruta da Lage Branca is most interesting for its entrance portal. It forms a huge shelter, 30 m wide, 50 m high and 20 m deep. The cave was closed in 2008 due to a new law which requires a protection concept. As far as we know it has not yet been reopened.