Green Grotto Caves
The Green Grotto Caves are show caves and a prominent tourist attraction on the north coast of Jamaica. Named for the green algae that cover its walls, the structure of the cave is strikingly different from inland systems; the cave is a Flank Margin Cave (old mixing chambers at the edge of the fresh water lens with the sea water) with two well-defined levels apparently indicating two periods with differing sea-levels. The innermost cavern contains a crystal-clear underground lake.
| Green Grotto Caves | |
|---|---|
| Location | North coast of Jamaica |
| Coordinates | 18°25′16″N 77°06′50″W |
| Depth | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Length | 1,525 metres (5,003 ft) |
| Entrances | Several |
In addition to the publicly accessible sections of the cave there is also a section of "wild caves" with relatively undisturbed ecology. Hydrologically, the cave system is connected with the adjacent coastal waters.
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