Explore
Explore the upland section of Lucayan National Park.
The inland area of the park features walking trails connecting sinkholes and mangrove swamps. Visitors access these sites via wooden walkways. You will walk above one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world.
Stay on the designated boardwalks to protect the fragile ecosystems. Bring sturdy walking shoes to navigate the cave steps safely.
15-20 minsNo swimming allowed
Walk onto the observation platform to look down into this deep blue hole. The sinkhole holds 60 feet of water. A freshwater layer floats visibly on top of the saltwater. Look closely to spot fish. Swimming is strictly prohibited for general visitors.
15-20 minsWooden stairs to deck
Descend a wooden staircase to a viewing deck just above the water level. Researchers discovered pre-Columbian Lucayan Indian skeletal remains here in the 1980s. You can see stalactites from the deck. Do not touch or remove any limestone formations.
20-30 minsRaised wooden path
This raised wooden path safely carries you over the tidal swamp ecosystem. It connects the upland forest to the coastal beach area. Keep quiet and look closely. Use binoculars to spot native birds like the thick-billed vireo.
