A Trip Inside New Mexico’s Frozen Cave Is Positively Surreal
The weather may be starting to warm up around the state but did you know you can experience the chilly winter temperatures year-round in one quiet location here in New Mexico? That’s right! It’s actually a surreal sight when you consider parts of the state can easily reach triple-digit temperatures in the middle of summer.



The current admission fees are $12 for adults and children over 13, $6 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6.


This is actually a collapsed lava tube, a long, insulated cave initially formed by flowing lava. Cool air flowing through here keeps the cave a steady 31-degrees and ice slowly builds from rainwater and snowfall throughout the year.


The Ice Caves and Bandera Volcano are located at 12000 Ice Caves Road near Grants. It is open daily between March 1 and November 1. You can find details about admission, hours of operation, and more by visiting their website or Facebook page.
Do you feel inspired to explore more fantastic caves around the state? You can find a few of our favorites in Going Into These 5 Caves In New Mexico Is Like Entering Another World.