The medieval fortresses and castles located in Shuakhevi speak of Georgia’s past glory. You can read about this at the ruins of Khimshiashvilebi, Otolta and Kaviani castles. Nature also adds to the glory of this region’s past. Agriculture is the foundation of the Shuakhevi economy. Geographically, Shuakhevi is a typical mountainous municipality. Villages are surrounded with low and high mountains covered with diverse forests. Visitors can walk through the woods, hunt wild bears, hairs, and badgers on a seasonal basis. There is abundance of mineral waters in Shuakhevi, Shambaleti, Lamazmare, Batalvaki, Gudni, Bogili, Tkemalti, Uchamba, among others. The village of Tomasheti and surrounding areas are famous for hydrogen sulfide thermal waters - the temperature of which reaches up to 30 ^oC. You can experience the local trades including woodwork and the making of a rare type of musical instrument - the chiboni (bagpipe). Learn more about Shuakhevi Municipality...