Southeast New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Descend 750 feet into the Big Room — the largest single cave chamber in North America — by the natural-entrance switchbacks or the elevator. Timed-entry reservations required; from late May through October, stay for the evening bat flight from the cave mouth.
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Sources & verification
- Last verified June 11, 2026 via Todo Nuevo México curated places — Todo Nuevo México editorial