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TORRINHA CAVERNS

TorrinhaConsidered the 9th largest cavern in Brasil this one is also considered the most ornamental in the region. Located near Iraquara (Bahia) the Torrinha features rare formations including helictites, gypsum crystal straws, and the second largest aragonite “flower” crystal in the world.

Only one portion of the caverns is open to visitors with the rest reserved for researchers. There are underground lakes with one of them partially outside the cave whose waters are used for irrigation.

Access is from Iraquara via highway BA-432. Follow the signs.


 

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