Caverns and Caves: Journey into the Land
August 7, 2010
As the filling of a chocolate sweet, caverns and caves are the heart hidden inside the mountain or underground. In this dark world is something really fascinating. Stalactites, stalagmites and strange rock formations line the walls of the cave in a landscape little land … Discover a cave inside and ten reasons to make your next trip into the land.
The caves and caverns that we know today are the result of thousands of years of geologic processes, erosion of rock and other phenomena that were forming cavities within the rock. The interior of the caves is usually very favorable to the animal shelter and even of man, which initially learned to live in caves for shelter from predators and keep warm in times of low temperatures.
In the caves that have undergone a process of water filtration are magnificent stalactites and stalagmites. Both formations are the result of the accumulation of mineral salts accumulates and stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites build up and seem to sprout from the floor of the cave.
Camuy, Puerto Rico
These caves are located northwest of Puerto Rico, in the town of Camuy. Camuy Caverns formed by erosion of the Rio Camuy, creating 11 miles of underground caves and the third largest cave complex in the world. In addition to the large number of stalagmites and stalactites that are inside, keep Camuy Caverns Amerindian historical paintings, which add value cultural walks.
Cacahuamilpa, Mexico
At just 52 kilometers from the city of Taxco silversmith in the state of Guerrero hides the largest caves in the world. So great are the caves that extend for several municipalities, although the region most surprising and visited there, right near Taxco. For cavers, it is the most beautiful caves in the world because it meets all conditions of study at an optimal level of humidity and temperature. Cacahuamilpa Caves are equipped with all amenities for travelers, but also has an amphitheater where you can witness a sporadic concert of the local philharmonic.
Mammoth Caves, United States
Within the National Park Mammoth in central Kentucky, Mammoth caves are. Just as Cacahuamilpa are the largest caves in the world, this complex forms the largest network of natural caves and underground passages of the world: they are 587 kilometers of galleries eternal formed 10 million years thanks to the Green River (Green River).
Inside the cave there are 130 different species, including flora and fauna. The cave passages are passages that can travel with a guide. It is surprising that a site visit in time to exploit the spectacle of Mammoth and around the National Park which lies on the surface.
Garganta del Diablo, Ledenika, Magoura and Yagoudina, Bulgaria
In 4620 caves scattered throughout its territory, Bulgaria has become a haven for cavers. Among the most impressive caves you will see:
- La Garganta del Diablo: From the road 350 meters is hard to see the thousand meters long has this cave. This training of 300 thousand years is the highest waterfall in the Balkans.
- Ledenika: There are 300 meters long and its name means “glacier”, this is because during the winter is full of icicles. It is within the Vratsa Mountain and is characterized by the large number of stalactites, stalagmites and some waterfalls. It is a beauty in winter when ice covers the walls and painted white. The cave has electricity.
- Magoura: With 2500 meters, it is one of the largest caves in the country. It is near the town of Belogradchik and has been all lit so passengers can enjoy the interior. This cave is so named because its walls are still preserved paintings from 2800 years old, with hunting scenes that show what life was like back then. It also has a small museum for you to see the geological history of Magoura.
- Yagoudina: It is the largest cave of the Balkan Peninsula. Located near the namesake town and has 10 kilometers long. Travelers love this cave by the intricate internal roads that form a maze of stone. Part of the cave is light, showing some strange formations, pearls, furs of wild animals and many stalactites.
Škocjan Caves, Slovenia
These caves Slovenian, east of the country, form a system of caves with a length of 6 km of passages. In some places, the caves of Škocjan reach a depth of 200 meters. Visiting this World Heritage Site you will see waterfalls and even the largest underground chambers ever known.
Aggtelek Caves Karst (Hungary) and Slovak Karst (Slovakia)
At the border between Hungary and Slovakia are concentrated 712 caves that have mobilized the world of caving. In this system of limestone have been recorded climatic effects and tropical glaciers, resulting in a world of strange formations and colors through which you can learn the geological history of the region over the past 10 million years. Aggtelek Caves National Park is within the same name, a wonderful natural setting ideal for tourists to explore.
Naica (Cave of Crystals), Mexico
Discovered only in 2000, Naica is one of the most amazing places on the planet. The cave is buried 300 meters below Naica Mountain in the Chihuahuan Desert. Inside the cave, the discoverers found astonished what would become the field of natural crystals worlds largest, with specimens that can reach 11 feet long Can you imagine a glass of that size?
Although this underground complex is also called the ” Crystal Cave “, the truth is that this cave is only one of the four caves containing Naica. The others are the Cave of Swords, the Cave of Candles and the Cave of Ojo de la Reina. The names refer to the type of training that can be seen within each, all equally impressive.
Through these destinations you have to see the world from another perspective, from the inside. In each of these cave complexes can learn more about the history of our land. Inspired to a different trip! What do you say?
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