{"id":6410,"date":"2022-02-16T04:15:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T04:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=6410"},"modified":"2023-08-29T15:06:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T15:06:14","slug":"15-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-carlsbad-caverns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-carlsbad-caverns\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons Why you should Stay in Carlsbad Caverns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carlsbad-Caverns.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carlsbad-Caverns.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Carlsbad-Caverns-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico is a perfect setting for a trip to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park is filled with more than 100 caves, including the Big Room, where stalactites and stalagmites cling to the roof. You can also enjoy views of the surrounding desert and wildlife, including hundreds of species of birds and reptiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can observe and photograph bats in Carlsbad Caverns. While the Bat Flight Program does not include the caves, visitors are encouraged to do so. The park advertises a certain percentage of seeing bats in the caves. However, you should keep in mind that the caves are extremely humid and rain will prevent the bats from leaving the caves. Therefore, you should wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of rainfall will affect the bat population in the cave. If it&#8217;s raining, the chances of seeing bats are slim. The weather isn&#8217;t a factor as they tend to fly in the dry desert. If it is raining, they will stay in the cave for a couple of days and won&#8217;t leave. You can also expect smaller numbers during shoulder months, but the highest chances for sighting them will be in August, when newborn bats join the ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour schedule for the caves changes frequently, so you should check the date when you&#8217;re visiting. Many of the attractions in the park have outdoor amphitheaters. For example, you&#8217;ll be able to watch the bats as they migrate to southern Mexico. During the rainy season, the park will have more visitors than usual, and you should plan your visit accordingly. The cave is also popular during the winter, so it&#8217;s best to plan your trip around these times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can take a guided or self-guided tour of the caverns. You can book tickets online or at the entrance. You&#8217;ll have to pay admission for the tour, but the park does offer free camping permits to visitors. To make sure you&#8217;ll be able to see the bats, you&#8217;ll need to reserve in advance. You can buy tickets for a tour through the park&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the caves, you&#8217;ll be able to view wildlife from a distance. You can also learn about the formation of the caves at the Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center, which features hands-on exhibits and an informative museum. The park also has a gift shop and a cafe that serves lunch. This park is a great place to see bats, but it isn&#8217;t the only attraction there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before heading into the caves, you&#8217;ll want to know how to navigate through the different areas of the caverns. A map is essential to ensure that you&#8217;re able to find your way around the caverns. Fortunately, the map also shows you the various trails through the caverns. A guided tour is a great way to discover the more intricate parts of the caves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico is a perfect setting for a trip to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park is filled with more than 100 caves, including the Big Room, where stalactites and stalagmites cling to the roof. 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