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From USD 250Private Cave Tubing & Xunantunich (Mayan Ruins) From Placencia
We will visit one of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in Belize, Xunantunich! Float through mysterious limestone archways beckoning you into the mouths of centuries-old caves, holding untold stories of Maya rituals. Explore the many breathtaking formations designed by only nature and learn about the ancient rituals and ceremonies that are a part of their mystique and magic.
From USD 120Mayan Chocolate Making & Waterfall Swimming From Placencia
This half day tour of chocolate making starts from the cacao tree and ends with a Mayan chocolate bar in your hands. you will visit a small cacao farm where the farmer gives you a complete history of his organic cacao farm and detailed explanation of how the beans are extracted from the pods.Immediately after the farm we head Back to the small-indoors chocolate facility where you will learn how to make your own chocolate on traditional grinding stones. To top off the day we stop at a nearby waterfall.
From USD 250Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and Cave Tubing Experience from Placencia
Belize is rich in Mayan history and well known for its incredible caves system as well as the magnificent site of Xunantunich hosting the tallest building in Belize “El Castillo” once used by the ancient Maya, these are two of Belize's most popular attractions combined in one package, enjoy a full day exploring the Mayan world and underworld Xibalba, hiking, floating and being immersed in Mayan history!
From USD 155Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve
You will be picked up from an agreed location in Placencia and taken on a drive to the Jaguar Preserve/Cockscomb basin. Enjoy either river tubing or swim at a waterfall or do both. Hike through our jungles is an exciting feat. You will learn about the usefulness of some plants while you make your way along a jungle trail to river tube.
From USD 245ATM Caves From placencia
ATM is the crown jewel of all of Belize’s archaeological treasure. This is one of the most unforgettable and adventurous underground tours you can make in Belize. The guided trip into ATM takes you deep into the underworld that the ancient Maya knew as Xibalba. We’ll start with a 2 hours drive to the village of Teakettle. From there, we’ll turn off into the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and pass through mahogany groves and orchards. The tour requires climbing and swimming as well as crawling through small spaces. The cave is extensively decorated with cave formations in the upper passages, dry chambers which lead to the cathedral-like main hall, a towering chamber 350 meters in length and 50 meters wide and filled with artifacts and sacrificial remains. Visitors remove shoes and explore the cave in socks only, to protect the artifacts on the cave floor. After this, another climb takes you to the stone sepulchre (after which the cave is named) where the Crystal Maiden lies.