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Actun Tunichil Muknal

Belize
Ranked #1 of 32 attractions in Cayo
5.0 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: This remote cave is filled with relics left over from the Mayans.
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I want to say hello to my dear friends Carlos and Eddie Panti!! I'm a tour guide myself from Mexico Playa del Carmen and I really felt proud of the work these guys do in Belize. I met Carlos during my stay in San Ignacio at J&R guest house, he brought us to Aktun Tunichil Muknal and it was a... More

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Boise, Idaho
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We had read so much about the ATM cave, we were hoping it would be as great as everyone said. It was, thanks in large part to our guide (who I read about on Lonely Planet), Carlos Panti (carlos.caveguide@yahoo.com). Of course the cave itself is phenomenal, but Carlos educated us on Maya culture all the way in, showed us plants... More

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Cedar City, Utah
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The ATM cave was phenomenal! It was, perhaps, my favorite attraction of our two week travels through Belize. It was an experience you can get nowhere else. So wonderful! And, I don't think we could have asked for a better guide. We went with Carlos, Panti, who clearly had a great appreciation and reverence for the ATM cave. He had... More

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Coos Bay
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

It was fun swimming through water, climbing boulders and walking in the dark. It made you feel like Indiana Jones. More

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New York City
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

If you are not uptight about being inside a large open cave, wading, swimming, walking etc this is a fabulous trip. It's truly not an ordinary experience. The cave is filled with stalactites and such as well as incredible Mayan ruins. It's truly and full, amazing experience. If you are not a fan of caves or being wet this might... More

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Arlington, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The ATM cave is the experience you will tell everyone about for years to come. This is not for the out of shape or phyically challenged. Negotiating the swim in and the up and overs on all the huge rocks and boulders requires some level of dexterity. All the work requires to get to the main halls and cathedrals just... More

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El Paso, TX
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I have traveled extensively in my life and I have to say that this experience was the best thing I have ever done! The staff was so friendly and amazing. It is a physical activity that requires you to hike for about 15 minutes through a trail and river. When you reach the cave you swim in, climb, walk in... More

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vancouver,bc
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Unbelieveable!! I am not in shape at all and I did it. Our guide Aaron was great.He took such good care of everyone and made sure that we all respected the artifacts and the honor of being allowed inside the caves. At any time it could be closed if not properly maintained or damaged by the public.Someone actually broke the... More

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Philadelphia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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if you decide on only 1 place to see in Belize, it really must be the ATM, much more strenuous than I was made to believe but amazing, you are required to swim inside the cave in 2-3 places, the entire trek is in water (between ankle to waist deep) until you get to the main chamber. It is pitch... More

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St. Joseph, MI
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This was the tour I enjoyed the most while we were in Belize. The goverment regulates how many people are allowed per guide so all tour groups are small. The caves are amazing. A must do if you are going to Belize. More

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