Ben's Cave - Lucayan National Park, Bahamas
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Loonwatcher
N 26° 36.327 W 078° 24.083
17R E 758769 N 2945365
A natural cave in limestone rock with both fresh and slat water.
Waymark Code: WMR2EJ
Location: Bahamas
Date Posted: 05/02/2016
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Named for UNEXSO legend, Ben Rose, Ben's Cave is one of the two inland blue holes within the Lucayan National Park. This natural feature is definitely a sight to see and a dive into the cavern is a visit into the ancient past.
The clear upper portion of the water within the cave is fresh. It floats on top of the lower salt water.
Passages within this cavern system extend horizontally for thousands of yards and it is deemed to be one of the longest surveyed cavern systems in the world.
To get to the cave entrance is about a 100 yard walk from the parking lot. A spiral stairway will bring you inside the cave to a boardwalk. The inside of the cave is approximately 20 feet in height and 100 X 200 ft wide.
Type of Land: National Park
Managed By: Lucayan National Park, Bahamas National Trust
Contact Info: (242) 352-5438
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Karst Cave
Contains Stalactites: yes
Contains Stalagmites: yes
Contains Bats: yes
Price of Admission: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
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