Harrison’s Cave
A unique phenomenon of nature, Harrison's Cave is an amazing gallery of stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave, and stalagmites that emerge from the ground, with streams of crystal-clear running water that drop from breathtaking waterfalls to form deep emerald pools. The stalactites and stalagmites were formed over thousands of years and in some places the stalactites have reached down to the stalagmites and a spectacular pillar has been formed.
A unique phenomenon of nature, Harrison's Cave is an amazing gallery of stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave, and stalagmites that emerge from the ground, with streams of crystal-clear running water that drop from breathtaking waterfalls to form deep emerald pools. The stalactites and stalagmites were formed over thousands of years and in some places the stalactites have reached down to the stalagmites and a spectacular pillar has been formed.
It is a massive stream cave system at least 2.3 kilometers/ 1.4 miles long, with its largest cavern, the Great Hall measuring 15 meters/ 50 feet high. The cave’s interior temperature is an average 27 degrees Celsius/ 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Named after Thomas Harrison who owned much of the land in the area in the 1700s, Harrison’s Cave was officially opened to the public in 1981. Because it is the most popular tourist attraction on the island of Barbados (bringing in busloads of tourists from visiting cruise ships especially), is it advised to book in advance and purchase tickets online to avoid lines and delays.
Overall, this article is a glimpse of the wonderful beauty this island possesses. This cave in Barbados is one of nature’s gift to mankind. When one witnesses this cave firsthand he/she learns to appreciate the little wonders of the world.
I visited this cave over twenty years ago and it was beautiful then. I have read and heard about all the upgrading done so that visitors can have an even better viewing experience.
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