Carlsbad Caverns National Park World Heritage Site

Official name

Carlsbad Caverns National Park | UNESCO

Country

United States | Map

Continent

North America

Location

Eddy County, State of New Mexico
32.1666° Lat, -104.3833° Lon | Map

Code

721

Time Zone

America/New_York (EST, -0500)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1995. This karst landscape in the state of New Mexico comprises over 80 recognized caves. They are outstanding not only for their size but also for the profusion, diversity and beauty of their mineral formations. Lechuguilla Cave stands out from the others, providing an underground laboratory where geological and biological processes can be studied in a pristine setting.