Belmont Cave, Natural limestone cave in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica.
Belmont Cave is a limestone cave in Trelawny Parish that extends about 305 meters and descends roughly 75 meters deep, with two entrances set within white limestone formations. The cave contains complex passage systems carved by water erosion over millions of years.
The cave formed through limestone dissolution by water over millions of years and is part of the larger Cockpit Country cave system in Jamaica. This geological activity shaped the landscape and created the numerous caves the region is known for.
The cave holds significance in local stories as a place of refuge from earlier times and is viewed by residents as part of the region's natural heritage. Visitors experience the geological formations while learning about the connection between the landscape and the island's history.
To visit the cave, you need an experienced guide and proper equipment to navigate the passages and stay safe around bats. It is important to follow safety requirements carefully and watch your footing, as the ground can be uneven and slippery in places.
The cave houses a special population of cave roaches and cave crickets adapted to living in total darkness. Notably, the endemic frog Eleutherodactylus cundalli inhabits this space, an amphibian found only in this region.
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