Actun Tunichil Muknal

"Cave of the Stone Selpuchre"

The Belize ATM Cave (Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave) is the most impressive caves in Belize and the Maya Lowland. This Cave was a sacred place to the prehistoric Mayas of Belize who began using the entrance during the early classic period (300-600AD).
The most famous of the human remains is “The Crystal Maiden”, the skeleton of a teenage girl, probably a sacrifice victim whose bones have been completely covered by the natural processed of the cave.
When you enter the ATM Cave you will be required to do some swimming and climbing. This is a predominantly wet cave with water levels ranging from ankle to chest height. The cave river system leads you through a labyrinth of dry chambers culminating at the cathedral-like main chamber, which is 350 meters in length, 50 meters in width. In this area you will spend about an hour to an hour and a half admiring with great care the many skeletal remains and artifacts; both pottery and stone tools. Toward the back of this chamber you will climb a ladder of about 15 feet to get to the chamber of the Stone Sepulchre where you will see the skeletal remains of the famed crystallized maiden..

Our guides are well trained and experienced in speleological exploration, jungle survival and bush craft and are well versed about Belize’s flora and fauna. Our guides are licensed by the Belize Tourist Board our team has worked closely with Archaeologists, who have investigating Belizean the caves since 1995.

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Our service is courteous and well-informed. Beware! You need an adventurous spirit and mustn’t mind a wet splash.

Ever wondered what it would be like to have the wind buzzing in your ear, as you travel to a remote and forgotten corner of the Belizean jungle? Travel back in time as we take you through a cave untouched since the Maya last laid eyes on it a million years ago.
An hour and a half from San Ignacio, in the heart of the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, owned and managed by the Belize Audubon Society,are some of the most telling suites. On the 45 minute trek through the jungle, you may see some of the most precious natural riches for which Belize is famous for.
Daring not to stumble so that their torches would not get wet or even be extinguished; fearing that the spirits of the darkness would they dared themselves deeper and deeper into the realms of Xibalba, the Maya underworld, to ask their Gods for help.
With every step the fear growing more and more, but they must carry out the ceremony. Come with us and discover where their footsteps trod over a thousand years ago.
Actun Tunichil Muknal, the bejweled cave of Belize, displays some of the most spectacular limestone dripstone formations, many glistening with spectacular calcite.
Aside from the geological wonders are the numerous relics of the Ancient Maya Culture. These were ritually deposited in caves, to beckon rains and overcome long periods of drought.
	Over 200 ceramic vessels litter the chamber of Tunichil Cave. The meshing of cultural history and geology forms an unrivalled natural museum, a gallery like one never seen before.

Price is only $80 per person and subject to 10% sales tax--includes all meals and fees

Belize Goverment rules that they shall be only 8 person per group

Interested in an overnight tour of Belize's ATM Cave?

Actun Tunichil Muknal

"Cave of the Stone Selpuchre"

overnight itinerary

Belize ATM Overnight Tour
Day 1
Our adventure begins at 11:00 A.M. when we depart San Ignacio for Roaring River Valley. Upon arrival 45 minutes later we will depart on a pleasant and extremely interesting hike to our camp site. You will experience the ambiance of the jungle with its magnificent flora, fauna, and abundance of wildlife. During the hike we will traverse 3 streams.
Upon arrival at camp, we will settle in and have lunch before beginning our trek to the Hand Print Cave. At the cave site we will repeal a cliff approximately 150 feet by rope and harness. While lowering to the jungle floor, you will pass directly in front of a cave entrance where you will see ancient Mayan pottery that has been undisturbed for centuries.
Once down on the jungle the expedition will proceed back to camp. We will have dinner and prepare for the fantastic adventure of visiting and exploring the ATM Cave that evening. The exploration of the cave takes about 3 and one-half to 4 hours. We will use lighted helmets to light our way. We begin by wading into the cave where we will reach a dry chamber. The chamber contains ancient human remains and Mayan artifacts. The cave has been preserved and remains just as it been since about 700 AD. The cave also has many interesting formations such as stalagmites and stalactites. After the cave exploration, we will return to camp where we will have a camp fire and enjoy an evening of education and camaraderie.

Day 2
We will begin an early morning hike after breakfast to several caves and an unexcavated Mayan site, where there is a carved monument to the Rain god Chak. During this morning hike you will have the opportunity to see many species of tropical birds, as well as experience the jungle come to life. We will return to camp for lunch and prepare for our departure back to San Ignacio via the scenic route..

$200uspp all fees, food, guides, transport. Plus 10% Goverment Tax