Coffee River Cave

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Coffee River Cave
Formations in Coffee River Cave
Map showing the location of Coffee River Cave
Map showing the location of Coffee River Cave
LocationManchester Parish, Jamaica
Coordinates18°12′43″N 77°37′29″W / 18.2119045°N 77.6247597°W / 18.2119045; -77.6247597[1]
Depth0 m (0 ft)[1]
Length2,800 m (9,200 ft)
Entrances1
HazardsFlood risk

Coffee River Cave is a large river cave in Manchester Parish in west-central Jamaica. It is 2,800 metres (9,200 ft) in length and at an elevation of 250 metres (820 ft).

Natural history

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The cave is a large bat roost, and some bat guano is harvested from the outer regions of the cave.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stewart, R S (2005-05-12). "Coffee River Cave- Field Notes". Jamaican Caves Organisation. Retrieved 2009-09-14.
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