Embark on an extraordinary journey to the ATM Cave and uncover the secrets of the ancient Mayan civilization. Explore sacred burials and encounter the mesmerizing Crystal Maiden, a symbol of sacrificial ritual and agricultural fertility.
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the ATM Cave and uncover the secrets of the ancient Mayan civilization. Explore sacred burials and encounter the mesmerizing Crystal Maiden, a symbol of sacrificial ritual and agricultural fertility.
- Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre” was first discovered in 1989. Located in the Tapir Mountain Reserve of the Cayo District near the village of Roaring Creek, this popular cave is rated as the #1 cave in Central America by National Geographic and listed as one of the top things to do in Belize. The ATM Cave…
- Actun Tunichil Muknal - Actun Tunichil Muknal “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre” was first discovered in 1989. Located in the Tapir Mountain Reserve of the Cayo District near the village of Roaring Creek, this popular cave is rated as the #1 cave in Central America by National Geographic and listed as one of the top things to do in Belize. The ATM Cave is known to have been used by the Mayas for ceremonial purposes during the Classic Period. Most of the ceremonies and/or rituals were carried out at the entrance of the cave. The interior of the cave was considered to be more sacred for its proximity to the Mayan rain God, Chaak. Towards the end of the Classic Period, it is believed that the rituals moved deeper into the cave as a result of drought, thus believed to contribute to the collapse of the Mayan Civilization. The natural geological wonder of crystalline stalactites and stalagmites formations are not the only remarkable thing about the ATM. This 5-kilometer-long museum is filled with ancient Mayan artefacts and holds over 14 human skeletal remains of men, women and children.
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Safety gear provided (helmet, headlight, life vest - optional)
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Safety gear provided (helmet, headlight, life vest - optional)
Join our expert guides on a journey back in time and discover the awe-inspiring subterranean world that is the ATM Cave. Embark on an unparalleled enlightening experience. As you step into the cave shaped like an hourglass, you will be greeted by pristine blue waters of the flowing stream that runs within the cave.
On this explorative journey, you will…
Join our expert guides on a journey back in time and discover the awe-inspiring subterranean world that is the ATM Cave. Embark on an unparalleled enlightening experience. As you step into the cave shaped like an hourglass, you will be greeted by pristine blue waters of the flowing stream that runs within the cave.
On this explorative journey, you will spot ancient tools, pottery fragments, and gain insights into the Mayan Civilization’s history. Delve deeper into the cave to encounter sacred burial sites and the Crystal Maiden - female remains full and untouched, encrusted with dazzling mineral deposits, signifying a ritual sacrifice for agricultural productivity.
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