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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Jeita Grotto

Jeita, Lebanon

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 30 2026
Jeita Grotto

Two limestone caves with stalactites, stalagmites and an underground river: an upper grotto walked on foot and a lower grotto seen by boat. A cable car leads to the upper cave, a train to the lower one, all on one ticket.

Highlights

  • Upper grotto walk
  • Large stalactite in upper cave
  • Boat ride on underground river

Good to know

  • Phones banned; lockers at entrance
  • Full visit takes about 1.5 hours
  • Lower grotto closed in winter

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