📜 More than 119 caves formed by sulfuric acid dissolving limestone.
🔍 Home to hundreds of thousands of bats, including 17 different species.
🦇 Witness spectacular bat flights (late May-Oct)
🚶 Explore vast cave chambers and unique geological formations
🏞️ Experience the Chihuahuan Desert landscape above ground
👨👩👧👦 Ranger-led tours available for various difficulty levels
🥵 Summers are very hot (35-40°C) outside the caves
💨 Strong winds in spring, rain in late summer/early fall
📱 Turn off phones during bat flight programs to avoid disturbing bats
🌡️ Cave temperature is around 13°C, dress accordingly
🎟️ Timed entry tickets required, reservations strongly recommended
💰 Adults (16+) $15 for 3 days, children (under 15) free. Tour fees extra.
🕒 Cavern entrance 9:30am - 2:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's.
Free parking available at the visitor center.
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