1-day Carlsbad Caverns National Park itinerary (New Mexico)

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Tue, Nov 10
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
$131
- 09:361
  Brantley Lake State Park
  attraction
  until 10:36Free entry 36 min
- 11:052
  Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
  attraction
  until 12:35Free entry 29 min
  Lunch break: find restaurants nearby
- 14:143
  Goodnight-Loving Trail Historical Marker
  park
  until 15:14Free entry 39 min
- 15:474
  Carlsbad Historical Marker
  park
  until 16:47Free entry 33 min
- Back near Carlsbad Caverns National Park · 5 minDirections
Sunset 4:59 PM

Day 1

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Day 1 · Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Road trip

66 mi

Driving

1 h 20 min

Behind the wheel

$11

Fuel (est.)

Driving per day

1

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$131

$66 per person · $131 per day

Stays: $0 0%
Food: $120 92%
Tickets: $0 0%
Travel: $11 8%

Split costs$66 each

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