A very beautiful and magical place on the Precious Island of Jamaica are the Green Grotto Caves, some spectacular caves located in Runaway Bay, a city in the parish of Saint Ann in the North Coast ..
It is a large cave whose structure is based on limestone with unique rock formations, including stalactites and stalagmites. inhabiting a great variety of bats of various species.
This green cavern has great mystery and is surrounded by vegetation and a supply of crystalline waters that flow from its secret depths.
Green Grotto Caves, 1,525 meters long and 12 meters deep, has a huge labyrinth of cavities where impressive rock formations are formed.
It glows a beautiful green color due to the presence of a green algae that covers the rock walls.
the caves of the green grotto traces its history back to the time of the first inhabitants of the island, the Arawak Indians known as the Tainos. These were used as houses, it was also the refuge of the Spanish when they invaded the island.
In recent years, during World War II, the Government of Jamaica had access to the entrance of the cave as a warehouse for rum in barrels.
. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and a hard hat.
. The price to access this place is approximately: US $ 20 per adult and 10 per child between 4 and 12 years.
. Hours: open every day from 9am to 4pm.
This natural gem is also known as the Runaway Bay Caves, Cave Hall, Discovery Bay, Dry Harbor, Hopewell, Ron and Dairy, Green Grotto this is one of the most prominent natural attractions of Jamaica.
Over time, the Jamaican government has recognized the unlimited potential of this place and placed on the property and operation of Urban Development Corporation and St Ann Development Company respectively
Since then, Green Grotto Caves has been transformed into a world-class attraction that obtained the Green Globe 21 certification since 2003 and in 2009 obtained the platinum status certification.
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