Jamaican
Caves
Thanks to the limestone that makes up much of Jamaica, the island has over
1,100 caves. Some, such as the Nonsuch Cave near Port Antonio, offer guided
tours, but for the most part the caves are for real adventure travelers
who want to explore independently. Karst, a limestone terrain marked by
sinkholes and underground caverns, is found near the Cockpit Country, the
region in the islands interior that remains as untamed as it was in
the days of the Arawaks.
AUTHORS TIP: You should hire an experienced local guide for cave exploration
(for more on that, see the interview below), and also let your hotel know
where you are going and when you expect to return.
Related Page: Jamaica Caves: Interview with Alan Fincham, Spelunker
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