The caves of Jeita, Lebanon

Considered one of the natural wonders and a miracle of nature, Jeita caves are located about 20 kilometers from Beirut, capital of Lebanon, in the valley of Nahr el Kalb, is a complex of caves formed by two stone caves limestone.

With a length of 6 200 meters long, through which a river runs underground, these caverns were decubiertas the year 1836 and made available to the public in 1958, made up of two levels, the upper level can be visited on foot and the bottom in small boats.

The stunning stalactites and stalagmites, we offer spectacular views, which in the crystallization process have been forming silhouettes of huge mushrooms, giant limestone orchids rosacea, animals and left the rest to your imagination.

Jeita Caves is one of the major tourist attractions of the country to get there travelers can do it by cable car or they can opt for ground transportation, the train that takes you to higher levels. In the main gallery of the top shows a beautiful landscape of domes and pillars formed by stalactites.

If you have the courage, you can make the journey in the bottom in small boats guided by trained and knowledgeable about the caves, natural scenery here is fantastic as stalactites and stalagmites forming blend impressive figures that are reflected in the clear waters of the cave, it can be seen also canyons and crevices.

The beauty of this place is extraordinary and worth making a trip to meet this wonder of nature.