Sataplia Cave

This small reserve, located 9 kilometers from Kutaisi, was renovated six years ago to protect the Sataplia Cave and dinosaur footprints discovered in the area. Sataplia Cave is one of the Most Beautiful Caves in Georgia, it was established in 1935 to protect the Sataplia Cave and dinosaur footprints discovered in the area. The first stage of the tour involves an enclosed space and a clamber up a staircase with smooth limestone rock below, with the three-toed footprints of some 7 species of "Sataplasaurus" dinosaurs left in the rock dating to the Cretaceous Period (165-65 million years ago) clearly visible. Then it's out into the woods, past a few fiberglass mini replica dinosaurs, and into the short but beautiful caves- a well-lit, sturdy 314-meter-long pathway and beautiful rock formations, including the bulbous "heart" rock in the center.

Back outside, there's a nice narrow path that leads past golden cliffs and woods below—honey bees used to live in these very rocks. The bees left a long time ago. If you have the energy, walk to the glass walkway that juts out over the edge of the highest point and provides a spectacular view of the valley. The walkway, like the glass wedding house above it, was built during the previous administration's tenure. Both have fallen into a state of "unlove," with the slippers meant to protect the glass from scratches frequently missing and the wedding house closed and dusty. The guide was pleasant but impatient to complete the tour and the slower members of the large group we were infrequently missed the few descriptive moments. Halfway through, there was a simple but interesting museum with a dinosaur skeleton and black and white photos of those who discovered the dinosaur footprints.

Location: Kutaisi, Georgia