"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.”

International Year of Caves and Karst

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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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ISCA Newsletter January & February 2025

02. January 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José

The first newsletter of the year is now available. Click on the link to download it in PDF format.

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ISCA Newsletter November & December 2024

01. November 2024 Tiscar Moya Juan José

The volume 26 of the ISCA Newsletter is now ready to download! Do not miss our photos from 2024 ISCA Conference in Mulu National Mark (Malaysia) as well as information about many other events!

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Participatation of ISCA in CUEVATUR 2024

25. October 2024 Tiscar Moya Juan José

In the last few days, some of the members of the ISCA Board of Directors joined the 9th Spanish Congress of Show Caves and Mines, CUEVATUR IX, which was recently celebrated in Karrantza (Bizkaia, Spain).

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