Caves

A visit to Barton Creek Cave involves spending over an hour paddling canoes along an ancient Mayan waterway inside the mountain. Your guide will point out skulls and artifacts as you pass between stalactites. This Belize cave is one of the largest caves in the world. The high ceiling and beautiful rock flows and cathedral chambers make this a beautiful place to photograph.

ATM was featured on the cover of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The ATM cave is a 45 minute drive from San Ignacio, followed by a 45 minute nature hike. The hike includes three stream crossings and passes through the 6,700 acre Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. Swim into the cave with full gear and then explore where human sacrifices were conducted in past ages. Moderate level of fitness and strong sense of adventure recommended.

The Blue Hole isn't always blue, but it's always beautiful. Found right in the middle of the jungle along the Southern Highway south of Belmopan, it's a good place for birding and swimming. Quite a number of stairs descend to this small spring, the cool water from which is quite refreshing. St. Herman's Cave is part of the same park and is a brisk 15 minute hike from the pools.