The latest edition of the ISCA Newsletter is now available to download. This first issue of 2026 brings you important updates from across the ISCA community, including news on upcoming events, association projects, and recent activities.
» more information"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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ISCA Newsletter Volume 33
31. December 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
2026 ISCA Congress: 1st circular available
30. December 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
We are pleased to announce that the 1st Circular of the 10th ISCA Congress is now available to download. The Congress will take place in Dordogne, France, from September 22 to October 1, 2026, in collaboration with the French Federation of Tourism and Subterranean Heritage (FFTS).
» more informationISCA Newsletter Volume 32
03. November 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
The last ISCA newsletter of the year 2025...time flies! Make sure you do not miss anything in this 40-page issue!
» more informationISCA & ACTE 1st Lusitanian Meeting of Underground Tourism
01. November 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
Press release on the celebrating of the 1st Lusitanian Meeting of Underground Tourism at Grutas de Mira de Aire, Portugal, from October 24 to October 36, 2026.
» more information10th ISCA Congress: latest update
02. September 2025 Tiscar Moya Juan José
Find the latest information about the 2026 10th ISCA Congress
» more informationISCA Newsletter Volume 31
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.
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