If you are visiting Belize and enjoy cave tubing, Nohoch Che’en Caves should definitely be on your list! This 19 mile network of cave is located in the Cave Branch Valley of the Cayo District. Geological research indicates that the caves took several thousands of years to form and they were used from the middle Pre-Classic to the Post Classic…
The Maya Ruins of Caracol are located in the Chiquibul reserve, and is a major site in Mayan History. Founded before the Common Era around 1200 years ago, Caracol was one of the largest Mayan Cities ever built, with more than 65 square miles and home to at least 150,000 people.
The Mountain Pine Ridge reserve is over 100,000 acres of mainly granite and limestone. It is home to river valleys, caves, waterfalls, streams and pine forests. Popular for spectacular natural habitats: 1000FT Falls, Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and the Big Rock Falls.
We embark on our trek in San Ignacio, from low flat land to beautiful hills you will get to see the Maya Mountains from a distance and scenic views of the tropical jungle. 30 minutes to arrive at the hand crank ferry which leads us to the site of the Maya Ruins of Xunantunich.
Cahal Pech is a fifteen-minute walk from San Ignacio Town situated on the top of a hill in a serene jungle. This 22.39 acres of interesting archeological site when translated into Maya Yucatecan Language means “Place of Ticks” and was coined in the 1950s when the area around the site was used as a pasture.
The full tour of the Maya Ruins of Tikal, plus: After you traverse Tikal Park, your guide will take you to Temple IV to have the best view of one of the most amazing sunsets you will ever experience.
If you’re an adventure seeker who enjoys a physical challenge, then the Crystal Cave Tour is for you. Located in the inland Blue Hole National Park, this dry limestone cave was formed by water erosion and is unique for countless Maya artifacts, human remains, stalactite and stalagmite and crystalline formations that reflect shimmering colors.
The tour is 30 minutes of aerial jungle tour zip lining through a series of 8 platforms. Experienced guides will instruct you on how to push off from the platform and soar into the forest canopy. The rainforest is home to a diversity of insects, birds and animals such as the spider monkeys and kinkajous.
Barton Creek Cave is a stream cave that was used by the ancient Mayans as a burial site. Many ancient Mayan artifacts and human skeletons from ritual activities are found in the cave. The tour is one of the most relaxing canoe experiences. We will travel inside an ancient waterway canopied by cathedral ceilings and observe numerous formations of stalagmites…
San Antonio village in Cayo District, is mostly populated by Yucatec-speaking Maya. The village is known for its sustainable way of raising awareness by offering cultural and traditional services. The drive to San Antonio is an adventure of its own! We will witness the everyday living of villagers and see the unique arts and man-made Maya ruins as we make…