Lechuguilla Cave, USA
From series “The Most Inaccessible Spots of the Planet”Lenght: 222 km.
During a trip through the USA you can visit the Lechuguilla Cave, one of the most difficult to reach places in the country. This remarkable scenic sight is located on the territory of the nature reserve 'Carlsbad-Caverns National Park' and is one of the longest caves on the earth. Its extent is more than 222 km. The main attraction of the Lechuguilla cave is the incredibly beautiful crystal formations that are a destination for thousands of researchers and scholars from all over the world.
Until 1986 nobody knew about the existence of the largest and deepest cave in the USA. The entrance into the cave, the so-called Misery Hole, was much earlier, opened in 1914. It was a relatively small shaft with a depth of 25 meters. In 1986 the new branches of the cave were discovered in the excavations. At present, the maximum measured depth is 489 meters.
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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 4.23 km (
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Fuel station: 'Chevron Carlsbad' in 33 km
Supermarket: 'Shop-N-Go' in 34 km
Apotheek: 'Walmart Pharmacy (inside Walmart)' in 34 km
Police station: 'Carlsbad Police Department Records' in 36 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Pizza Inn' in 34 km
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