ATM Cave (Actun Tunichil Muknal)
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Ages 11-85, max of 8 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmet, Head light and life vest(optional)
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Atm Cave (actun Tunichil Muknal)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 29 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Belize
    Our office is on the first flow of Venus Hotel in San Ignacio Town.
Pickup details
  • MINIMUM 2 persons We offer free pickup with in the town limits of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. An additional fee might be charged for pickups not within town limits, airport pick ups and water taxi pickups. Kindly message us for more information or if you are unsure if your hotel or airbnb is within town limits.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 151558P15

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • Please disclose honestly all pre-existing relevant medical conditions accurately and fully when booking a tour or service, which may impact your ability to participate or travel to remote areas without access to medical facilities or may adversely affect the experience of others on your tour. We will maintain your information in accordance to the company privacy policy.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 151558P15

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        Actun Tunichil Muknal “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre” was first discovered in 1989. Located in the Tapir Mountain Reserve of the Cayo District near the village of Roaring Creek, this popular cave is rated as the #1 cave in Central America by National Geographic and listed as one of the top things to do in Belize. The ATM Cave is known to have been used by the Mayas for ceremonial purposes during the Classic Period. Most of the ceremonies and/or rituals were carried out at the entrance of the cave. The interior of the cave was considered to be more sacred for its proximity to the Mayan rain God, Chaak. Towards the end of the Classic Period, it is believed that the rituals moved deeper into the cave as a result of drought, thus believed to contribute to the collapse of the Mayan Civilization. The natural geological wonder of crystalline stalactites and stalagmites formations are not the only remarkable thing about the ATM. This 5-kilometer-long museum is filled with ancient Mayan artefacts and holds over 14 human skeletal remains of men, women and children.
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      Anto
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      June 2023 • Solo
      This was a great experience. I highly recommend it if you're ever around here. Our guide, Philip, is a very knowledgeable man. He gave us detailed info about the cave formation and the Maya sacrifices. On top of that he's a funny guy too who made jokes and entertained us but at the same time he seriously knows a lot about the history and culture of his country. I'm glad we had him as our guide. He'll kindly send you pics, as it's not allowed to get in with cameras. He even sent me a complimentary documentary which he took part in it too. Worth every penny.
      Written 11 June 2023
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      Maryna G
      Boca Raton, FL15 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our guide Oscar was perfect. He gave us information about every detail. Took his time and made us feel very comfortable.

      The way to the cave and the entrance was really cool. Going over rivers. The cave itself was behind amazing. You just have to do it.
      Written 28 February 2020
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      Hi Maryna, We are happy to hear you had a great time at the ATM Cave with Oscar. :) It is indeed an amazing experience.
      Written 13 March 2020
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      CHRIS R
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2023 • Family
      Much better than expected. Highly reccomend to any one who has an appreciation for culture and Gods creation. I can promise you that you will not be dissapointed in any way.
      Written 29 January 2024
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      Langley4
      Langley, Canada516 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The road to the trail head is riddled with lot holes so it’s a bumpy ride. once you arrive, there are washrooms - USE THEM! It’s about 3.5 hrs before you will get access again. You can carry your water bottle for the 2km hike crossing 2 rivers to get to the cave entrance. Once there, you’ll leave everything behind because you will need both hands. Then the adventure begins - you will enter into the cold river and swim inside cave. Your guide will lead you along and you will follow the water, sometimes swimming, sometimes climbing over rocks, sometimes squeezing between them. Good shoes are a must - we wore water shoes with decent tread and they worked great. Wear socks! At one point you have to climb without shoes on and it would hurt to be barefoot. Some parts are steep but the guide tells you exactly where to place your hands and feet. Only 2 spots where you need to squeeze and it’s a bit scary but it’s only about a foot. I wore tight yoga pants and feel like I was the best equipped - they protected my legs when you had to sit or slide, and they didn’t cause any drag. Some agility was required; individuals with knee or back problems would probably have a difficult time of it. It was an amazing experience and a MUST DO excursion when in Belize!
      Written 23 July 2023
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