USA Carlsbad caverns
It's a beautiful underground cavern.
Among the greatest attractions in New Mexico are the caves near Carlsbad in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. These are the largest accessible caves in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Among the greatest attractions in New Mexico are the caves near Carlsbad in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. These are the largest accessible caves in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photography Tips
Be prepared for long exposures w/o flash
Travel Information
A national monument, well organized, and plenty of parking available.
The "Big Room", a huge hall about 220 meters underground, can be entered without a guide. I got there by lift. It is also possible to get there on foot via hairpin bends and through the long "Main Corridor". But it takes me almost three hours to complete the 2 km circular route through the gigantic Big Room, including taking photos. The path is marked out with railings to the left and right. In many places, the cave is discreetly illuminated with yellow-white light. The temperature inside the cave is a constant windless 13°C.
The "Big Room", a huge hall about 220 meters underground, can be entered without a guide. I got there by lift. It is also possible to get there on foot via hairpin bends and through the long "Main Corridor". But it takes me almost three hours to complete the 2 km circular route through the gigantic Big Room, including taking photos. The path is marked out with railings to the left and right. In many places, the cave is discreetly illuminated with yellow-white light. The temperature inside the cave is a constant windless 13°C.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
06:43 - 19:18
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Photo Themes
Caves
underground
Locations
New Mexico
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