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"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.
Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”
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The International Show Caves Association (I.S.C.A.) was founded in November 1990 and set up its central office in Genga, Italy. After the first Consitutent Assembly held in Frasassi (Genga Ancona, Italy) in November 1989, important events have contributed to the development and consolidation of the association.
Definition of a show cave
A show cave is defined as a natural occurring void beneath the surface of the earth that has been made accessible to the public for tours.
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10th ISCA Congress: latest update
02. September 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
ISCA Newsletter September & October 2025
01. September 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
A new issue of the ISCA newsletter is now available. Download it and do not miss our upcoming events...and more!
» more informationI Lusitanian Subterranean Tourism Meeting (agenda and registration form)
28. August 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
FInal version of the meeting's agenda (in Spanish) and registration form now available. English version of the agenda will be updated soon.
» more informationISCA Newsletter July & August 2025
01. July 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
The latest information about the show cave business!
» more informationI Lusitanian Subterranean Tourism Meeting (tentative program and registration form)
11. June 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
You can now check the tentative program of the I Lusitanian Meeting of Underground Tourism. Also, registration form is now available!
» more informationISCA Newsletter May & June 2025
03. May 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
Volume 29 of the ISCA newsletter is now available! June 6 materials are ready to download. Do not miss it!
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