High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
Description from the official National Park Service page (public domain).
| Official name | Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Park |
| State | NM |
| Region | Southwest |
| Established | 1930 |
| Coordinates | 32.15, -104.44 |