We usually talk about the countries we want to visit, monuments, high mountains, forests, rivers and spectacular outdoor landscapes. But let's not forget that sometimes there is a whole world to discover underground, with caves that have been there for thousands of years and that hide many secrets. Today we will show you the 10 best underground landscapes in the world, with incredible caves in different locations.
Visiting these caves is a real find, especially for caving enthusiasts, who study the formation of caves. underground caverns, its flora and fauna. There are incredible places underground that have also become essential places of visit in their countries, so do not miss them. It will be like enjoying Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'.
Eisriesenwelt Cave in the Austrian Alps
We start with a cave that turns into a ice shelter, just 40 kilometers from Salzburg in the Austrian Alps. It is one of the most interesting caves, because over a natural cave the air currents freeze the water present, and with the changes in weather and currents, this ice melts and modifies its shape, so it will always be something new. and constantly changing. These caves are only open from May 1 to October 26, closing in winter, and only the first section is accessible to the public, although they hide 42 kilometers with galleries.
Reed Flute Cave in China
These are some impressive caves found in Guilin, Guanxi region, in China. It is a place where many tourists come to see the plays of light with limestone formations, with stalactites and stalagmites. A show full of psychedelia for those who want to see the caves from another point of view.
Waitomo Caves in New Zealand
Under the green landscapes of Waitomo we can find caves and even underground lakes in these caves that were originated by the passage of underground water currents through the limestone. They stand out because in them we can find a whole army of native fireflies that populate the caves. When the lights go out you can see an incredible show with the fireflies illuminating everything.
Majlis al Jinn Caves in Oman
This cave is located on the Selma Plateau, in a remote area of Oman that not many people come to. No doubt you would have to go on purpose just with the intention of seeing this great cave, which by volume could be the largest cave chamber in the world. Your name means 'gathering place of geniuses'. It is the ninth largest in the world if we measure it only by the surface.
Skocjan Caves in Slovenia
These caves are the only place in Slovenia that has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, so it is the jewel in the crown. They are millions of years old and were inhabited during prehistory, hence they are so valuable. One of the most impressive places is the bridge over the Reka, which reminds us of that scene from 'The Lord of the Rings' where Gandalf confronts Balrog in Moria. Definitely a great visit for fans of the trilogy.
Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico
These caverns are located in the United States, in a national park in New Mexico. The park has 117 known caves where you can enjoy different itineraries and visits, with incredible spaces with stalactites and stalagmites created by falling water. In addition, this national park never closes, except on Christmas Day, so we can visit it whenever we want.
Kverkfjöll Caves in Iceland
The caves of Iceland cannot be normal caves, and they are ice caves formed by geothermal heat. This is an ice cave proper, which has been formed inside a glacier. The landscapes are impressive, but as it is a changing scene, you should always go with someone who knows the caves.
Caves of Drach in Mallorca
These are the closest caves we have, and they have nothing to envy of many of the subterranean landscapes that we have already seen. They are located in Porto Cristo, in Mallorca. In addition, this cave has inside one of the largest underground lakes in the world, Lake Martel. You can take a boat ride inside a cave, and also listen to a concert, something interesting, because caves usually have incredible acoustics.
Khao Bin Caves in Thailand
If we thought that in Thailand everything beautiful was on its beaches and in its exotic landscapes, we must also know that there are caves like Khao Bin. These are only 20 kilometers from the city of Ratchaburi, and in them we can see the most characteristic rock formations in the rocks, with stalactites and stalagmites.