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Visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM


Set in limestone that predates the dinosaurs, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is full of archeological treasures, from fossilized prehistoric plant and animal life to Ice Age native artifacts. The 113 caves beneath the surface of the Chihuahuan Desert above feature massive speleothems and chambers accessible by guided tour or self-guided for the seasoned spelunker. Above ground the park is a beautiful setting for backcountry hiking or watching bats migrate in the summer dusk.
Flights: Cheap airfare to Carlsbad Caverns National Park (arriving in El Paso, TX - El Paso International Airport)

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Traveler Reviews

Jun 30, 2009

Go and see the wonders but be forwarned that they are working on the 2 large elevators and there was an hour wait for us to get an elevator to leave the cavern. As we had a tight schedule we had to...more

Jun 23, 2009

WEAR tennis shoes. You are walking on a slope all the way down. The caverns are amazingly beautiful. RENT THE $4 childrens-walking-tour narrated program!!! They should raise kids prices by 4...more

Slaughter Canyon Cave

4 of 5 stars
Minnesota
Jun 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Slaughter Canyon Cave is about 20 miles from the main Carlsbad Caverns and is a nice cave tour if you have time. You will feel like you are driving to the end of the world to get to the cave, and you...more

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Driving from Dallas to Carlsbad Caverns ? January 12, 2009, 14 replies
Is there RV or camp sites available at or near Carlsbad NP? January 02, 2009, 3 replies
New Mexico Carlsbad vacation or Grand Canyon AZ? January 23, 2009, 4 replies
First time to Carlsbad Caverns February 02, 2009, 5 replies
UFO museum worth seeing? March 04, 2009, 3 replies
4-5 day trip with brother March 05, 2009, 16 replies
How rough is the walking in the Cavern? April 20, 2009, 2 replies
Where to stay for a Carlsbad Caverns trip? April 19, 2009, 6 replies
Slaughter Cave versus self guided tours May 20, 2009, 5 replies
Tour guides June 09, 2009, no replies
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