Cavernas Las Quarteles, Sistema Zacaton
A part of the unique Zacatón karst field – dry, large cave passage system, over 1,500 m long, with numerous collapse sinks.
Poza Verde, Sistema Zacaton
Large sinkhole in the unique Zacaton karst field.
Sistema Zacaton
Unique karst field created by thermal acidic waters heated by volcanic heat. Contains the world’s deepest water-filled sinkhole, the 339 meters deep El Zacatón sinkhole with 319 meters deep lake, and floating islands. Poza Seca is one of the unique travertine capped sinkholes of Sistema Zacatón – here the formerly open sinkhole has sealed itself with a limestone lid. Most likely it hides unknown life forms, not investigated.
Poza del Caracol, Sistema Zacaton
One of the prominent features of the unique Sistema Zacatón is Poza del Caracol – small, very deep sinkhole that is not fully explored.
La Pilita sinkhole, Sistema Zacaton
110 m deep sinkhole in the unique Zacatón karst field.
Denisova Cave – the only find of Denisovan humans
This cave contains at least 125,000 years old artifacts left by ancient hominins. After a splinter of bone here has been identified new species of early humans – Denisova hominin or Denisovan.
Bhimbetka cave shelters
Group of caves containing a rich collection of cave art, up to 9,000 years old. Some caves have been inhabited for more than 100,000 years.
Jata Shankar, Pachmarhi
A natural cave in a deep ravine. A popular destination for religious tourism, connected to legends about the life of Shiva.
Armamalai Cave – Jain temple with ancient paintings
A natural cave, Jain temple from the 8th century AD. Valuable paintings on the walls and ceiling of the cave.
