Ecuador
Cueva de los Tayos
This cave system allegedly holds the "metallic library" of a lost ancient civilization.
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Ecuador
This cave system allegedly holds the "metallic library" of a lost ancient civilization.
Dollaaskraal, South Africa
These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.
Sam Roi Yot, Thailand
At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.
Israel
This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Tamura, Japan
These wondrously illuminated caverns extend under the mountains of the Fukushima Prefecture.
Kanab, Utah
This ancient cave is home to a museum, bar, and is filled with fluorescent minerals.
Lagoa, Portugal
Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.
Pulpí, Spain
Peek into a cave of giant, glimmering crystals.
Gadime e Poshtme, Kosovo
The ceiling of this cavern is dripping with multicolored marble stalactites.
Deepdene, Australia
This ancient limestone cave system contains many impressive geological features.
Terceira Island, Portugal
One of few vertical lava tubes in the world accessible by foot.
Vegacervera, Spain
The spectacular geological formations make it one of the most impressive caves in Europe.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales
A subterranean playground in an abandoned slate mine.
Ogbunike, Nigeria
Legend has it these caves were created by a deity called Ogba, who is said to live inside the winding subterranean caverns.
Waitomo, New Zealand
Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.
Humboldt County, California
One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.
Logan, Ohio
Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.
Tucson, Arizona
This bomb shelter-themed bar has barely changed since it opened.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Keen eyes can find the Disney influences throughout this treasure trove of a tiki bar.
Williams, Arizona
Bootleggers ran booze beneath this building before (and after) Route 66 appeared beside it.
Dawson City, Yukon
A famed drink seasoned with an amputated toe, now on its tenth digit.
Hong Kong
Despite being built 50 years ago, this housing estate's unconventional design gives it a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic.
Whanganui, New Zealand
This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.
Bjurholm, Sweden
A Swedish farm is the world's only producer of the rare, creamy delicacy that is moose cheese.