About Cavelocator
Cavelocator is an interactive map of show caves from around the world. Our mission is to make it easy to discover natural underground wonders that are open to the public for guided tours.
What Are Show Caves?
Show caves (also called "tourist caves" or "show caves") are natural cave systems that have been made accessible to the public, typically with walkways, lighting, and guided tours. They differ from "wild caves" which require specialized equipment and expertise to explore. Show caves range from small single-chamber caves to vast underground systems stretching for kilometers.
Our Data
Cavelocator aggregates cave data from Wikidata, the free knowledge base maintained by the Wikimedia community. Our database currently contains:
- 536 show caves
- 58 countries
- Coordinates, descriptions, images, and Wikipedia links
Popular Destinations
Some of the most cave-rich countries include the United States (with famous systems like Carlsbad Caverns, Mammoth Cave, and Wind Cave), France (home to the caves of Ardèche and Dordogne), Germany (with its spectacular karst caves), and Australia (with the Jenolan Caves and Capricorn Caves).
How to Use Cavelocator
- Explore the map — pan and zoom to discover caves near any location
- Search — type a cave name or country in the search bar
- Filter by country — click the 🌍 button to browse caves by country
- Click a marker — see cave details, photos, and links
Contact
Found a cave that's missing? Spotted an error? We'd love to hear from you. Cavelocator is built and maintained by cave enthusiasts who believe the underground world should be easy for everyone to discover.