Lucayan National Park is located in the city of Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, and is one of the most famous national parks in the Bahamas. In 1986, archaeologists discovered the remains of indigenous people in burial mounds on the island and in underground water caves in the park, confirming human habitation in the area prior to Columbus’ time, which led to the naming of the park.

The park is lush with plants, exuding a charming floral fragrance and boasting beautiful scenery. Almost all types of vegetation in the Bahamas are found in the park, with winding paths and boardwalks covering every corner, allowing you to admire the exotic flowers and plants. Especially in late spring to early summer, when bromeliads and orchids bloom brilliantly by the roadside, the air is filled with fragrance, butterflies dance in the air, and bees buzz around collecting nectar, creating a harmonious and stunning scene. Like most island parks, Lucayan National Park also features a beach called Gold Rock Beach, surrounded by tropical trees like cocoa trees and palm trees, providing a cool oasis for beachcombers.

Within Lucayan National Park lies a 6-kilometer cave and cavern system, one of the longest underground water cave systems in the world. In summer, the cool, pitch-black environment serves as a good habitat for migrating bats, and is also one of the favorite areas for the phylum Brachiopoda (considered one of the oldest groups of arthropods on Earth). Researchers have found evidence that Brachiopoda had been surviving here for millions of years even before they were discovered in the Lucayan caves in the 1970s. These water caves are an important part of the natural and historical heritage of the Bahamas.

**Lucayan National Park**
**Top Reasons to Visit:** Boasting one of the longest underground water cave systems in the world
**Continent:** North America
**Country:** Bahamas
**Province/State:** Grand Bahama
**City:** Lucaya