Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Trip
Discover the fascinating ancient Mayan culture with a trip to the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. Experience macabre traditions and view human skeletons. Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Trip. Pickup is at 8 a.m.
- 9 hours
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Discover the fascinating ancient Mayan culture with a trip to the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. Experience macabre traditions and view human skeletons.
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Trip
Pickup is at 8 a.m. from your hotel in San Ignacio, followed by a journey of approximately one and a half hours to Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, a prominent Mayan archaeological site in Belize.
Inside the cave, learn about Mayan beliefs surrounding death, including encounters with human skeletons aged over a thousand years, which were sacrifices to the god Chaac. The tour includes viewing up to 14 sets of human remains, with insights on burial practices and the history of the Crystal Maiden.
After a three-hour exploration, enjoy a lunch of rice, beans, chicken, and fried plantain before returning to San Ignacio, concluding the excursion at 5 p.m.
Who can take part in the activity?
Participants must be at least 1 meter (3.2 feet) tall and able to swim.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick and drop off.
- Transport by bus or minibus.
- English speaking guide.
- Entry to the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave.
- Lunch.
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility