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Actun Tunichil Muknal is a mysterious and beautiful portal to the ancient Maya and their traditions, ceremonies and spirituality. This cave system served as a ceremonial site where the Maya performed sacrifices and other ceremonies as they dealt with extreme and harsh conditions in times of drought.
Explore this lush area surrounded by beautiful jungles, and the cave entrance is traversed by swimming across a crystal clear spring fed pool. Spend 3 hours in the cave after hiking in through the rain forest. Here you will see stunning artifacts, altars and the crystallized skeletons of the sacrificed girl, The Crystal Maiden.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellations only due to severe rain or flooding
Guests must wear appropriate (Closed toe) shoes for walking through jungle and water
Guests must bring a pair of socks for the dry chamber in the cave
Minimum height requirement is 40inches
Vegetarian meal option available upon request
Bring along a change of dry clothes to be worn after the tour. This is a wet tour.
Clothes to be worn for the tour needs to be modest to respect the cave. Clothing such as macaroni straps, bikini, shorts and sleeveless shirts for both male and females are not allowed.
Eco friendly bug repellent is optional (Apply only if needed)
No cameras/ electronics are allowed on the hike and/or on in the cave.
Bring along a water bottle. We will have water available to refill your bottles.
Have a good breakfast before the tour. Lunch will be late.
Tours are limited to 6 guests per guide. Larger groups (7+) will travel together while being assigned different guides.
Form of Identification (ID) is required at check-in
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Atm Cave Belize (actun Tunichil Muknal)
Taking a journey into the Maya underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) or the “Cave of the Stone Sepulchre” for one of the most enlightening, epic and unique experiences of your life. Leave the world of the living behind as you venture into the heart of the ATM Cave with your licensed guide. Recently deemed the #1 Sacred Cave destination in the world by National Geographic, the ATM cave is not only beautiful geologically with its crystalline stalactites and stalagmites, but also historically, as is a natural museum of ancient Maya artifacts, as well as a sacred burial place. This is the final resting place of “Crystal Maiden,” an ancient Maya ceremonial victim, as well as the remains of 13 other sacrificed men, women and children. Your professional guides have led government officials, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, The British High Commission and US Embassy officials into the ATM Cave. This sacrificial site is accessed by a 45 minute drive from our office in San Ignacio.
Here we enter the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and park our vehicles at the ranger post. From this point on we are on foot, hiking through the jungle for approximately 45 minutes to the entrance of the cave. To access the cave we swim across a small spring- fed pool and wade into the dark underworld of the cave that allows us access the extensive underground maze of tunnels, passageways and chambers, climaxing in the ceremonial chamber housing stoneware, ceramics, the famed crystallized skeleton of the “Crystal Maiden”. We spend approximately 3 hours in the cave at the guidance of our experienced guides. We enter back into the jungle world and hike to our vehicles where we relax and enjoy a homemade picnic lunch with water and soft drinks before driving back to San Ignacio. Difficulty level: Moderate (involved some easy swimming and life jackets are provided for non-swimmers, who will also be escorted by our highly trained guide).
Includes transportation to and from our office in San Ignacio
Explore the cave with an expert, specially licensed guide
Necessary equipment - Helmet, headlamps, Lifejackets
3-hour walking tour of cave system
Lunch with a drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off only if requested
Gratuities
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Explore the Maya underworld, where the sounds of ancient bloodletting ceremonies still echo off the walls of the crystal Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM). As featured in National Geographic!
Pickup included
1.276 đánh giá
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Y8397NZchrisl,,11 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
What an amazing day! Yes, this tour is as good as everyone describes! Where else in the world can you see ancient world artifacts in their original setting? It's like being Indiana Jones! Maya Walks was fantastic. Our guide Juan Carlos was incredibly knowledgeable and fun! Our cook Saria made us a delicious lunch! Our driver Issaduro got us safely back and forth. Do not miss this tour!
Compass243746,,11 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This experience is one of those memories of a lifetime made better by the excellent service provided by Maya Walk Tours. From the moment we met the tour guide to drop off, they were attentive, professional, knowledgeable and personable. I was apprehensive about taking this tour because we are in our mid 60’s ( but active and reasonably fit). Alex our guide made sure at every moment that all people under his superb guidance were safe and comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and such a delightful and engaging guide. The shuttle to the ATM was clean and had large windows to enjoy the views. The lunch was generous and tasty and served with warm hospitality. Bathroom facilities are clean and spacious to change into dry clothes after the cave tour! Do not hesitate to experience this tour! I’m glad we didn’t !
Richard P,,11 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I took my Grandson and Son in Law on this tour for their birthdays. This truly is the best tour in Belize. Our guide and accommodations were outstanding. It will be a tour of a lifetime for my grandson who is now 14. Highly recommended!


sailer101,,11 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This was not only an amazing tour of an historic cave used for Mayan ceremonies and sacrifices, it was an adventure to get in there. We had areas we had to swim, rock climb against the flow of an underground stream and up to the dry area where the artifacts rested. On the way out we could elect the “adventurous route” which was jumping into a waterslide. I am almost 60 years old and thought I was past being able to do things like this lol. It was a fun and energizing experience. The artifacts and skeletons present were sobering and it was a privilege to be able to see them untouched in their original location. Our guide, Emil, was an excellent speaker and provider of interesting facts about the site and Mayan history. He spoke during the entire drive there and made the trip pass quickly. We did three tours with MayaWalk and all were very professional, on time, done in newer and comfortable vehicles. I highly recommend this company for the tour.
jenbI2117RX,,10 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
What an amazing experience it was to be able to visit this cave! Francis was a highlight for us - he is a wonderful guide and we especially appreciated his calm and steady demeanour and how much we learned from him about the history, culture, the the trees and the ants and more! It was a day we'll remember for the rest of our lives, and we thank the whole Mayawalk team we were with for taking such good care of us for the day.
stankU7208BM,,10 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We had a super good experience with our guide James. He took all the time to explain everything he knew about the cave system, the Maya’s and how it was used by the Maya’s. He adapted to the strength of the group very well which made it perfectly challenging. However, some other guides who were in the same bus from the same company, but leading other groups/the driver, were rushing the cave and pushing for us to change and eat lunch fast, because they wanted to be back early. This made the perfect cave experience a bit sad, because the tour is pricy.
Milan V,,10 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
It was an amazing experience! Our guide James was super enthusiastic and did know a lot of historic information. He took his time to tell everything he knew about the cave and had all the answers to our questions. We were with a group of 6 people so he could easily guaranteed our safety and he was making sure we had a great adventure!
jenniferbR3055IT,,9 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We spent a unique day exploring the ATM cave. Thank you to our great guide, Hugh for his explanations and kindness. The cave is gigantic and beautiful, it is an experience that will remain marked! The hotel pickup, lunch, explanations... everything was very good! A kind of introduction to archaeology and caving to advise without hesitation.
hello troe,,9 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
When everyone says this is a must-do tour, believe it! This was one of the most exciting (and slightly harrowing!) tours you might ever have the opportunity to experience. Our tour guide was Hugh, and he is THE BEST! He was so smart and also really funny. He was able to weave in history lessons throughout this entire tour. I had some basic Mayan history knowledge from my college days as an anthropology major, but I learned so much more from this tour. The Mayan history is so rich, and I felt like we got to experience a tiny bit of it with this cave tour. My partner and I are fit and quite adventurous, so we felt comfortable doing this tour, BUT there were several times the fear factor had my heart pounding. Thankfully Hugh was an experienced tour guide and he showed us what to do and how to do it in a very clear and matter-of-fact manner. If we had an unexperienced guide, I probably would have felt worried throughout, but with Hugh, I just trusted him. Every time we did something crazy, I thought, "wow! I can't believe they let us do that!", and then the next phase of the tour was even wilder! As a note, you can not take cameras into the cave because there is a danger you might drop your phone and damage an artifact or a human remains (it's been done in the past), but honestly, the most important reason is that you really need both hands free at all times, and you need to be present and aware of what you're doing. Taking photos and selfies could really lead to some injuries. Thank you, Hugh and Maya Walk Tours. You guys are the best!!!
Stefanie S,,9 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Requires some physical strength and exertion, not good if you have claustrophobia. One of our best experiences in Belize. A must-do!
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