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| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Mexico |
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| The Grutas de Cacahuamilpa are an easy half-day excursion 52 km north out of Taxco. The history of the caverns includes the discovery in 1834 by Manuel Saenz de la Peņa, the public opening in 1920, and the designation as a national park in 1936. The park system has developed a tourist industry here that accomodates groups of approximately 50 each hour. Only 10 of the estimated 70 km of the cave system has been explored. (Pictures taken April 25, 2004) |
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| This page attempts to portray the visit chronologically. Left looking south from the road above is the administrative complex where you buy your ticket and wait for the next group on the hour. Center and right show stairs up to the entrance to the cave. | ||
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| Looking back north at the colorful path from the visitors center to the cave entrance. | Your eyes need to adjust as you enter the cave. |