Crystal Cave

Category
Attraction
Type of Attraction
Archaeological Site, Cave
Gold Standard
Yes
District/Region
Cayo
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Crystal cave is one of the largest cave systems in Belize located within the Blue Hole National Park. This cave system has huge caverns that are adorned with beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, rock columns, crystalline formations, and Mayan artifacts. Crystal Cave, also known as Mountain Cow Cave, is considered to be one of the top crystal caves in the world. The trek through the jungle path leading to the cave entrance will be through a portion of Belize’s vast Broad Leaf Forest. The hiking is considered moderate with some small slopes and generally takes approximately 50 minutes.

The excitement begins at the cave entrance where you start your journey into “Xibalba,” or The Underworld, by tactically navigating columns and crystalline formations through a narrow, and at the times-steeply descending pathway. Once inside the main cave, you will find yourself surrounded by an amazing crystal cave that was used by ancient Maya shamans (priests) for ritual ceremonies performed thousands of years ago.

Fire pits, exposing the ashes of ancient fires; charcoal pieces; beads; obsidian knives; ceramics & broken pottery; a human skeleton calcified in the limestone floor: all evidence of the flourishing ancient Maya civilization. Spectacular crystal formations cover the floors, walls, and ceiling–all calcite, creating a striking display. These formations, created centuries before, are nothing if not astounding.

Note that you must be relatively fit for strenuous activities and be prepared for a long hike to do this tour.
Most tours include transportation, licensed guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Check with your tour provider for details.
 
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Tours & Shuttles
$
219
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$
255
/ Person
Departs From:
Hopkins
Join us on a mesmerizing adventure through Belize's Crystal Cave. View the sparkling stalactites and stalagmites in this mysterious cavern. ... more

Zipline 3 zipline and traverse cross the jungle And 1 across from hilltop to hilltop.

Short Nature Hike

Rappel into a dry cave filled Mayan History and artifacts.

Walk over a suspended bridge.

Cliff Rappel

River Side Nature Hike

Cave tubing

Cave Exploration

River float inside the cave.

Open River float.
$
185
/ Person
Departs From:
San Ignacio Town
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Are you prepared to do something out of your comfort zone? A place where only the adventurous at heart decide to venture; Crystal Cave also ... moreknown as Mountain Cow allows you to experience what real caving is about.

Crystal Cave is the entrance to the mystical and most sacred area in Maya pantheon. This adventure starts with a rigorous hike through the lush tropical forest and a rugged limestone landscape. Crystal cave is one of the largest cave systems in Belize located within the Blue Hole National Park. This cave system has huge caverns that are adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, flowstones, rock columns, crystalline formation, and Mayan artifacts. As we explore throughout the cave, we witness evidence of rituals and ceremonies that took place over a thousand years ago like potteries, beads, obsidian blades, fire pits, charcoal ash and evidence of human remains are calcified in the limestone floor. Each step you take goes back further in time to when Shamans and Priest journeyed into the portal to the underworld which they called Xibalba.
$
171
/ Person
Departs From:
San Ignacio Town
Looking for an active adventure in Belize? Explore the underground Crystal Cave, located inside Blue Hole National Pak. An experienced guide will take you on a hike through the beautiful ... moretropical rainforest and into the limestone cave. Inside, you will see chambers filled with ancient Mayan artifacts such as pottery, beads, and obsidian tools. In addition to impressive rock columns, stalactites, and stalagmites, you will also see sparkling rock formations everywhere-especially in a section of the cave called The Wonderland. This is a challenging cave and is for those who love adventure- the guide will help lower you into the cave by rappelling with a rock if you wish to venture deeper into the cave. Reward yourself after this challenging adventure with a refreshing swim in the inland Blue Hole, which is a beautiful turquoise color.
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