ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL
BELIZE ATM CAVE TOUR
Actun Tunichil Muknal, popularly known in Belize as “ATM” or “The Cave of the Stone Sepulcher” is the ultimate, unique Belize Cave Tour. Consisting of a series of chambers, including a large Cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place, this is a rare opportunity to visit a living museum where artifacts can be viewed in their original context. Including the crystallized skeletons of human sacrifices made centuries ago.
Actun Tunichil Muknal, popularly known in Belize as “ATM” or “The Cave of the Stone Sepulcher” is the ultimate, unique Belize Cave Tour. Consisting of a series of chambers, including a large Cathedral where sacrificial ceremonies once took place, this is a rare opportunity to visit a living museum where artifacts can be viewed in their original context. Including the crystallized skeletons of human sacrifices made centuries ago.
What you need to know about Actun Tunichil Muknal.
- You should definitely book the ATM Cave Tour early, as there are limited qualified guides for to guide the Cave and 8 person to a guide.
- You will be spending approximately 3 hours in the cave, that is cold, quick dry clothing is recommended.
- Although the tour operator will have snacks, you ma want to pick you own choice of snacks for treat before entering the cave. Lunch will be after the 3 hour in cave and 45 minutes hike back to the picnic area.
- There are an about 3 places in the cave that are tight squeeze, in other area the ceiling raise to about 100 foot which make the cave much less claustrophobic in our opinion.
