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Actun Tunichil Muknal

Belize
Ranked #1 of 31 attractions in Cayo
5.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: This remote cave is filled with relics left over from the Mayans.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Jim P
Brooklyn, New York
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
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Swimming and wading and crawling and climbing through a deep, intricate cave. Probably one of the most awesome things I've done. the Mayan artifacts are also really neat. More

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rebekah k
Santa Monica, California
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9 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was by far one of the most fun and coolest thing I've done in Belize! If you're claustrophobic, don't like being in waist high water, and climbing rocks then you should avoid this cave. However, if you love adventure, don't mind being wet, crossing rivers, and the possibility of seeing bats/spiders, this is a must see and do event!... More

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mrb415
Wheaton, Maryland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

If you can you MUST go! Well worth the money and time spent. You have to sign up with a tour guide because Belize only allows licensed guides to take people into the cave. We waded through the river three times, ate lunch at the mouth of the cave, hiked in the cave through a running river, saw amazing pottery... More

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jamielaurenhunter
Calgary Alberta
Senior Contributor
38 reviews
28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

My wife and I and my two kids (12 and 10) made this tour with Pacz tours. We flew out of San Pedro early in the day to Belmopan where we were picked up and driven to the parking lot where the tour begins. We were provided with a box lunch which we repackaged into our backpacks and then set... More

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MsAoKay
Minneapolis, MN
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16 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

ATM is absolutely amazing for those who enjoy an adventure. It is a once in a lifetime experience. The mayan pottery and bones are amazing, but I found the best part to be the trek into the cave.The downside: we went with this guy who called him Carlos the Caveman. Big Mistake. By far the rudest guide I've ever had.... More

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Ino_9
Bergen, Norway
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Fantastic experience definitely worth it, just need to be in fair shape,.. and have a good guide,ours from Cat-tours called Danny gave us a briefing to begin with, telling us he had better things to do, constantly wanted us to rush and told us he couldn't give a da*n if one of us broke a leg, he disappeared on the... More

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Chubby1
Kingston Ontario
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Great trip. Very knowledgeable and expert guides helped us all the way. Not scarey but definitely exciting. More

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AcetomatoTX
Austin, Texas
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10 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

A once-in-a-lifetime experience, but be ready for some treacherous trekking to get there. Be ready for about a 45-min hike with three river crossings just to reach the mouth of the cave. Once in the cave, be ready to be in the dark anywhere from 2-3 hours (depending on your tour guide). This is not recommended if you are out... More

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CraftyMomOfTwins
Little Rock, Arkansas
1 review
6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
6
people found this review helpful

My teenage boys and husband enjoyed it, but it was truly one of the most awful experiences of my life. I wish someone would have told me that you will spend 4 hours in a dark, wet, enclosed space with bats flying all around and that you climb straight up wet, slippery rocks with wet shoes. If you were to... More

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LNeighbor
Newcastle, Washington
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

We had a wonderful time touring the ATM cave. As everyone else has said, this is really a unique experience! We had two families with kids ranging from 11 - 15 years of age and everyone had a fantastic time. Thanks to PACZ tours and Francisco our guide. One thing I wish I had known ahead of time is that... More

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