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Jeita Grotto

20 km north of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Ranked #2 of 32 attractions in Beirut
4.5 of 5 stars 240 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Geologic Formations
Description: Magnificent underground caverns can be explored by boat and on foot.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

this place is worth visiting - spare a couple of hours to visit this unique place of nature. the only disadvantage is that you cannot take photos inside - it is prohibited!!! othewise, will stay with me as memorable site. More

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Houston, Texas
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you don't have enough time in Lebanon, just go and see this, it has amazing views, and it is a short cable ride up. Don't miss it it is worth it! More

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london
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

stunning natural beauty in beautiful location best caves I have seen More

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Lima, Peru
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It was stunning. Even the entrance was nice to walk alongside the creek. They were some of the most interesting limestone caves I have visited. More

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Island of Anglesey, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well organised, stunning views inside - No cameras though- Lovely and picturesque outside. More

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NZ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I really enjoyed the Jeita Grotto itself. However, the whole trip was marred by the animals they have in cages near the entrance of the lower caves. There was a mountain goat chained up by the horns which had nowhere to move, two porcipines in a cage so small they could barely turn around, a turtle with a bad eye... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

AMAZING - to say the least. A must-see when visiting Lebanon More

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New Delhi
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I thought I had stepped into the pages of the National Geographical magazine. The Grotto was magical. Be careful about not clicking any photographs...they are indeed very strict about this. The Grotto is a short cable car ride away, and the return journey is by a charming toy train. Keep three hours for the whole thing...and check before going because... More

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Beirut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Liked the fact it has been kept i a natural state and preserved. People were not very helpful. More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Size and natural beauty make this attraction unique and worth traveling to. Natural lighting is very enhancing and does not look false like those in Halong Bay or Mallorca. Underground water may be smaller than the tourist cave in Oman but the boat ride allows you to get up close. While smaller in overall dimensions than Carlsbad Caverns (New Mexico),... More

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