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The ATM Cave is a "must do" tour experience- and it's easily accessible!! The tour starts with a 45-minute hike through the jungle in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. It is a great ... moreway to soak in the majesty of the surrounding jungle. You will cross three rivers as you wind your way through the jungle to the mouth of the cave. The tour duration is approximately 3 hours. Bring along a change of clothes as you will be completely wet by the time the tour is over. Understanding why this cave was of such sacred importance to the Mayas requires an understanding of their spirituality. In the Maya religion, the gods of agriculture, rain, and fertility were believed to reside in the underworld. It would only seem natural that the ATM Cave, with its seemingly endless pits, would be seen as a potential gateway to the underworld. By making human sacrifices within the cave, they could appeal to these important gods practically at their front door.
Guests should dress as if preparing for a hike, bringing comfortable clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bear in mind that no cameras are allowed within the cave. The prohibition of cameras prevents damage to remaining skeletons and artifacts and preserves ATM for future generations.
Type of Tour/Activity: Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), also known locally as ATM, is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio, Cayo District, notable as a Maya archaeological site that ... moreincludes skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware. There are several areas of skeletal remains in the main chamber. The best-known is “The Crystal Maiden”, the skeleton of an adolescent (now thought to be a teenage boy), possibly a sacrifice victim, whose bones have been calcified to a sparkling, crystallized appearance. The ceramics at the site are significant partly because they are marked with “kill holes”, which indicate that they were used for ceremonial purposes. Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the “Monkey Pot”, is one of just four of its type found in Central America. The Maya also modified cave formations here, in some instances to create altars for the offerings, in others to create silhouettes of faces and animals or to project a shadow image into the cave. The cave is extensively decorated with cave formations in the upper passages.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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Actun Tunichil Muknal is located in the Cayo district at the Tapir Nature Mountain Reserve. We will need to take 15 minutes to ride to the village of Teakettle, then we drive south/west ... morefor about 35 minutes. We will arrive at the parking lot of the reserve, guest will be instructed to use the restroom first and then we will provide guests with their helmets, lights, and light vest if necessary. We will hike for 35 minutes passing through three rivers in the Tapir Nature Mountain reserve after which we will arrive at the entrance of the cave. Our knowledgeable guide will provide you will an introduction to the cave. We enter the cave for a three hours tour. We will have Belizean lunch, rum punch, desserts, sodas, and water at the end of the tour. All guest change and we return.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: Belmopan City
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.
Type of Tour/Activity: Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
At St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, there are unique geological features that can be found within 575 acres of forest rich with wildlife. The main attractions in this park, namely ... moreSt. Herman’s Cave and the Blue Hole, are connected by an underground stream. Visitors will traverse the cave completely, seeing beautiful stalactites & stalagmites, and Mayan artifacts. After your guided tour through St. Herman’s Cave, we will be floating peacefully back to the entrance of the cave on an inner tube through refreshing fresh crystal clear waters.
Type of Tour/Activity: Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
Caves Branch – The Nohoch Che’en Reserve Belize-caves-branch The Belize Caves Branch – one of the areas where the river exits an underground cavern.... more
The Caves Branch Cave is one of several subterranean sites that were carved out of the limestone foothills of the Maya Mountains by the very active Caves Branch River. Our country is unique in that it has the largest cave system in Central America and the Cave’s Branch is part of this natural wonder, most as yet unexplored or mapped. This is a must-see for any visitor and one of the Top Ten Things To Do In Belize.
The site provides us with an excellent example of the erosive power of water, and the natural wonders of the country.
Flow through the refreshingly cool waters, and take a ride with a bird's eye view on the zip line.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
The perfect vacation for all: singles, couples or groups; bird lovers; adventure-lovers or gentle vacationers. 6 nights all-inclusive package from $1,256US per person... more
Spacious, air-conditioned en-suite accommodation
All food & beverages included
3 fabulous day-trips of your choice included
Transfers included
Time to spend with the folks at Belize Bird Rescue
Opportunity to go on avian rescue and release trips
River swimming, woodland walks and arm-chair bird-watching
Journey through the underworld. For the Mayas, the caves were sacred and they believe every human had to take a journey through the underworld. The Mayas used the caves to do ceremonies, ... moreofferings, and rituals. Some traditional ceremonies involved corn and chocolate.
Caves reveal a unique characteristic of the Mayan Past. Step back in time in one of these chambers located within the vast, tropical rainforest. Put on your helmet, switch on your headlamp, and just relax as you go on sacred grounds. Deep into the ancient world, as you pass the stalagmites and pottery, you will even feel a trickle of water as you go by the beautiful cave.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Join us on the scenic drive through Hummingbird Highway, just past Belmopan, the nation’s capital, for a fun-filled, magical day. We turn off the paved highway and drive a mile to ... morethe river bank where the adventure begins with a boat and a rope! Immediately, you will be engulfed in the serenity of nature and if you have sharp eyes, you will see monkeys and iguanas hanging out in the trees. After crossing the river, we will cool down with some natural juice and a light pastry before meeting our cowboy! The two-hour horseback riding adventure carries you across several terrains including jungle trails, teak plantations, farmland, and along river banks. After your invigorating ride, we will pause for some lunch (please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies). We then continue with a nature trail walk, visit the jaguar and exotic birds and conclude the walking tour with the art gallery housing Carolyn Carr’s original paintings and many artifacts found on the grounds. Before returning to the van, we go on a 30-minute boat ride up the river for our last enjoyment of the jungle bliss.
Type of Tour/Activity: Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
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Getting There: Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM with a 45-minute drive on the George Price Highway with another 30 minutes off-road to the parking lot. ... more
From the parking lot, we have a 45 minutes jungle hike toward the cave entrance, crossing a knee-deep river 3 times along the way- enjoy the scenery.
At the cave entrance:
Upon reaching the mouth of the ATM cave, your guide briefs you on the cave’s historical facts while you gear up with helmets and headlamps. The hike inside the cave entails a very short swim of about 30 feet across at the very entrance of the cave. For non-swimmers, there is a bypass around the corner of the cave’s entrance through which you are assisted by the guide. For the rest of the cave length, it’s mostly wading through the water no deeper than chest height (at average height) at most. Admire the myriad cave formations along the way until reaching the hidden dry chamber where amazement awaits you.
In the main chamber:
To get to the main chamber, you'll climb over some rocks providing a staircase to the chamber. Once in the chamber, you’ll be asked by your guide to take off your shoes and walk with only your socks on your feet. Here your guide explains the Maya rituals while you awe at the magnificence of this ancient tomb and its grandeur.
You’ll be amazed by all the Mayan artifacts and remains freely scattered throughout the cave as your guide explains how they got there and what lead to this shocking massacre in such a remote location. Walking farther into the cave, we’ll reach a higher but smaller chamber accessible only through the use of a man-made ladder. This is where the prized, intact, crystalized skeletal remains of the Crystal Maiden lay. Take your time, to sink in the reality of what lies before you.
Departure:
After being saturated to capacity with astonishment, we make our way back out of the chambers and the cave. (the way back out always seems so much shorter than the way in). We then hike back onto the parking lot, where the guide will provide you with your lunch as you discuss the reality of what you’ve just witnessed inside. You may choose to change into your dry clothes before or after lunch (your choice). After lunch, we board our vehicle and head back to San Ignacio arriving around 3:30- 4:00 PM.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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