Beatriz Flamini received food from her support team at a designated exchange point inside the cave. The complete daily menu was not published, but reports identify ordinary meals plus occasional fresh eggs and avocados. Supplies were delivered without direct contact as part of the Timecave challenge.
What did Beatriz Flamini eat during 500 days in a cave?
Flamini’s team left food at an exchange point every few days and removed waste from the same location. Contemporary reports described the meals as generally ordinary, with fresh eggs and avocados among the treats. She later said she had craved roast chicken with potatoes.
How did Beatriz Flamini survive in the cave?
Food, water, equipment support, and waste removal were handled through the exchange point. During the challenge, Flamini read, wrote, drew, knitted, exercised, and recorded parts of her experience for researchers studying long-term isolation and time perception.
Her 500-day Timecave experience in Granada, Spain, ended in April 2023. Read the broader story of Beatriz Flamini’s 500 days alone in a cave, including the research goals, her daily routine, and her reaction to returning above ground.
Sources include contemporary reporting from ABC News, EFE, and coverage of the Timecave project.
