The most visited caves in the world offer scenic subterranean adventures in beautiful places. These are the top 10 caves to visit in the world according to the travel map app Visited, which has over 1.7 million users. You can plan your dream getaway, mark off places you’ve traveled, get a customized map, and more with the Visited app.
Here are the top 10 most visited caves in the world:
- The Blue Grotto is a sea cave in Italy that is the most-visited cave in the world. The cave is named after its stunning glowing blue water, which appears from sunlight shining through the cave. The luminescent cave is one of the most popular natural attractions in Italy, drawing many tourists who come via rowboat to see the spectacular blue waters.
- Postojna Cave in Postojna, Slovenia showcases a breathtaking subterranean world. Cave tours are led by train and on foot and include remarkable views of one of the longest cave systems in the world. You can also visit nearby Predjama Castle to see a historic Medieval castle and complete your trip.
- Batu Cave is a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, conveniently located just 7 miles (13 km) north of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The stunning caves and temples are also a popular destination for Hindu pilgrimages.
- Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, U.S., is a cave complex that includes 119 caves. The caverns are the fourth most-visited cave destination in the world and include walkable trails like the Big Room, which offers 1.25 miles (2 km) of underground adventure.
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves on the North Island of New Zealand is famous for its glowworms. The cave has thousands of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species, lighting the way on the ceilings. The glowworm species is only found in New Zealand.
6. Blue Cave on the Greek island of Kastellorizo is a popular cave destination that’s famous for its glowing blue light. The illuminating blue hue is caused by the sun reflecting off the white floor of the cave and onto the limestone walls.
7. Mammoth Cave in the U.S. state of Kentucky has the world’s longest cave system, which is over 400 miles (643 km). Mammoth Cave National Park offers cave tours highlighting thousands of years of history in the area.
8. Niagara Cave in Minnesota, U.S., is the eighth most visited cave in the world. The cave includes an underground stream, a waterfall, fossils, and more.
9. Luray Caverns in the U.S. state of Virginia is renowned for its enormous calcite formations that line the walls, ceilings, and floors of the caves.
10. Frasassi Caves in Genga, Italy are show caves with scenic tours of the caverns.
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