Fontein Cave
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shehinaz
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Fontein Cave in Aruba is a must see. Our guide was very good and explained thoroughly about the surrounding and the formation in the caves. The tree roots growing underground were unbelievable. How the rocks have shaped up looking like animals and different objects was amazing to see. It is a must se on your visit to Aruba
Written December 14, 2023
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Ann do
Silver Spring, MD17 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Very nice experience! Learnt so much from the tour guide. We were warned about the “musky smell” but it didn’t really smell that bad highly recommend!
Written June 4, 2023
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Shanker B
Alpharetta, GA1,227 contributions
Dec 2022
this is the 2nd cave we visited. this is the smaller of the 2 caves. But it has unique history and very cool formations. Here also we got a park service to give us a tour. Danny was wonderful giving us details of the ancient Indian paintings inside the cave. He also gave us a tour of the surrounding areas including the flora and fauna. We also went to close by fountain and we were able to dip our feet in it and the fish give us a pedicure. Such a cool experience. We also were able to spot a boa constrictor in the wild. Time well spent
Written January 1, 2023
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Kelly B
Iowa4,371 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Don’t make a special trip for this. I would recommend going only if you are already in the area. It’s only two little rooms, and doesn’t have any impressive formations. There was a park service staff in the cave giving impromptu short tours.
The highlight was seeing and hearing the goats in the brush nearby.
The highlight was seeing and hearing the goats in the brush nearby.
Written November 23, 2022
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BethCriseCook
Orlando, FL8 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Crazy to visit a beach island to take tour of above ground cave but soooo glad we did. Very cool!…but not in temperature. Loved seeing the red graffiti, but not the more recently added stuff. Lucky enough to see a couple of bats.
Written November 22, 2022
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Annie
Stockbridge, GA15 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This cave is a legend. This is where locals hid from marauding colonists. We like places like this. Great!
Written June 15, 2022
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Allen B
Muskegon, MI1,221 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This cave was worth visiting if you can make it in for awhile without a big tour group present. There are really cool ancient writings throughout, as well as ancient drawings. To bad some people have to touch history inappropriately.
Written May 24, 2022
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chris lane
24 contributions
Sep 2021
The cave is somewhat small (at least the portion open to the public). You’ve walked all around it in roughly ten minutes. It lacks the scale and grandeur that would make it worth the trip unless you’re already in the national park area (which we highly recommend). There is a lot of interesting local history to discover and a trove of curious albeit disgusting cave dwelling insects — if you’re into that sort of thing.
Written January 10, 2022
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Claire S
Dublin, Ireland26 contributions
Jul 2021
This cave is really awesome to check out! It is shocking to see how preserved it is and the cool writings on the wall. It was nice to be with a tour guide, to get factual information and to keep us on the path. She warned us of bats and cockroaches, and made sure we were respectful of the area!
Written July 27, 2021
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tabhauser
Boulder, CO815 contributions
Feb 2021
Fountain Cavern is known for its 1000-year-old pictographs. Near the cavern is a spring where you can put your feet in and have the fish give them a good cleaning. (Try it, it’s fun) Continuing down the road you will pass the wind turbine field. Allow at least half a day for this trip and consider spending your afternoon cooling off in Baby Beach nearby
Written March 24, 2021
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John M
Long Island, NY21 contributions
Would the walk to the caves and through the caves be considered "strenuous"? It doesn't appear to be, but one tour (separate) tour description indicated it could be strenuous for some participants. Thanks!
Can you drive with your own car to the cave?
Deb325
Pittsburgh, PA101 contributions
You can drive the rental car to the Cave (carefully!) but it's not far from the paved road, so it is walkable if you're worried about damage to the car.
Mrose2124
Toms River, NJ5 contributions
Do you know what kind of fish they are that give the fish Pedicure ??Some people are saying they carry diease
Jana B
42 contributions
I’m so sorry, but I have no idea. No one in our party had any troubles. I suppose anything is possible. The cave is worth the visit even if you elect not to do the fish “pedi”
Cammy C
Waynesville, NC3 contributions
Help! I can't find any tours ( bus atv jeep whatever) to the Fonteyn cave .. Staying at Renaissance in downtown.. Love to visit in next couple days ..thanks!!
eluper
Menands, NY629 contributions
Just rent a 4WD jeep for about $100 for the whole day and drive down there. That way, you can go to the caves, but also drive along the coast and do other things. It's the best way, for sure.
How much does it cost? I will be staying at the divi all inclusive resort.
Giuseppe Cincindella
Rosyth, UK1,696 contributions
You have to pay to go into the park. I don't remember exactly how much, sorry; something like 11 dollars x person. And then you have access all over the park, caves included. It's a very wild place but interesting, many natural attractions. Enjoy
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