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PHOTOS: 27 Amazing Natural Caves

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When you're planning things to do on a holiday, exploring a cave probably isn't the first activity that comes to mind.

But, as you'll see from the photos we've compiled for you, caves are one of the earth's most fascinating and well-hidden attractions. Crystal, limestone, volcanic rock, ice - these beautiful caves are a geology buff's dream, and a great place to visit for any traveler!

27 Amazing Natural Caves

Cave of Crystals, Mexico(01 of07)

(credit:NAICA)

Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves, Austria(02 of07)

(credit:Eisriesenwelt Official Website)

Lechuguilla Cave, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico(03 of07)

(credit:Dave Bunnell)

Jeita Grotto, Lebanon(04 of07)

(credit:Jeita Groto Official Website)

Phong Nha Caves, Vietnam(05 of07)

(credit:Genghiskhanviet)

Lost Sea - Sweetwater, Tennessee(06 of07)

PatrickAaron:
America's Largest Underground Lake

Stephen's Gap Cave, Scottsboro, AL, USA(07 of07)

spartancaver:
Setphen's Gap Cave, enlarge to see the person rappelling into the cave.

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