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Mendukilo: The Origin of Flavor – An Underground Sensory Tasting

Inside the Mendukilo Cave, water sets the rhythm of the experience. This offering combines a guided tour of the subterranean space with a sensory tasting that connects geology, the land, and gastronomy. The tour allows you to understand how water has shaped the cave over time and its role in the valley's identity.

The experience continues with a blind tasting of water: the cave's own water, collected by dripping, and bottled water from Betelu. This is followed by an organoleptic tasting of four cheeses from Quesería Bikain, paired with organic cider for adults or organic juice from Sidreria Perkatzenea. This experience unites subterranean nature, pastoral tradition, and local products in a unique setting.puesta que une naturaleza subterránea, tradición pastoril y producto local en un entorno singular.

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    Information about: Mendukilo: The Origin of Flavor – An Underground Sensory Tasting

    Includes

    Entrance and guided tour of the cave
    Blind water tasting (cave water and Betelu water)
    Organoleptic tasting of 4 cheese varieties from Quesería Bikain
    Tasting of cider and organic juice from Sidrería Perkatzenea
    Water and cheese for all participants
    Tasting materials
    Access to the shop at the end of the experience

    Duration
    1 hora y 30 minutos

    Ideal for

    For more information on bookings, availability, and conditions, please contact the organizing company.

    For adults, groups, and nature and food lovers seeking a unique sensory experience, combining an underground tour and tasting in a one-of-a-kind setting.

    Conditions

    Advance booking required via the website
    Minimum number of participants: 15
    Maximum number of participants: 25
    We recommend wearing warm, comfortable clothing suitable for cold weather, and sturdy, non-slip footwear due to the constant temperature of 8°C and the humidity inside the cave.

    Recommended season
    All year round

    Available languages

    Spanish

    Type

    Location

    Carretera Alli, s/n, 31879 Astitz, Navarra
    Larraun

    Company

    Cueva de Mendukilo

    Schedule

    De 12:30 a 14:00
     

    Days of the week

    Available every day

    Accessibility

    El recorrido no es accesible para personas con movilidad reducida (PMR)

    Parking available

    Observations

    Available on scheduled dates throughout the year. Check availability on the official website calendar

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