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Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a gorgeous national park stretching throughout New Mexico's stunning Chihuahuan Desert and Guadalupe Mountains regions, located near the beautiful city of Carlsbad. The park is anchored around the stunning show cavern of the same name, which is open to the public throughout the year and can be explored as part of self-guided or guided tour experiences. Natural wonders within the cave include the massive Big Room limestone chamber, which extends for more than 4,000 feet. More than 100 show caves dot the park's 46,000-acre landscape, which is traversed by gorgeous hiking trails. Above ground, the park's visitor center showcases exhibits on its cavern systems and natural terrain development.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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