Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Trip

Discover the fascinating culture of the ancient Mayan culture when you take this brilliant trip to the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. You will travel back in time to experience macabre traditions and come face to face with scary skeletons.

Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Trip

We will pick you up at 8 a.m. from your hotel in San Ignacio before setting off for Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, located about an hour and a half away. This is one of the most visited Mayan archaeological sites in Belize.

Inside the cave, we will discover how the Mayans understood and worshipped death. You will encounter human skeletons over a thousand years old, victims of sacrifices in honor of the god Chaac.

During the walk through the cave, we will see up to 14 sets of human remains. You will learn about their burial in Actun Tunichil Muknal, the history of the iconic Crystal Maiden, and the significance of being buried with pottery and clay.

After this three-hour tour, we will head outside and enjoy a lunch consisting of rice, beans, chicken, and fried plantain. Finally, we return to San Ignacio, accompanying you back to your accommodation, where the excursion finishes at 5 p.m.

Who can take part in the activity?

The minimum height is 1 meter (3.2 feet tall). Participants must also be able to swim.