ATM All Day Tour

Listing Type
Tour/Activity
Type of Tour/Activity
Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Main Activity
Cave Exploration
Departs From
Start Point
San Ignacio Town
Intensity Level
Difficult

About Listing
Features:
ATM Cave
Gold Certified:
No
Gold Compliant:
No
Description
Actun Tunichil Muknal (the Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), also known locally as ATM, is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio, Cayo District, notable as a Maya archaeological site that includes skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware. There are several areas of skeletal remains in the main chamber. The best-known is “The Crystal Maiden”, the skeleton of an adolescent (now thought to be a teenage boy), possibly a sacrifice victim, whose bones have been calcified to a sparkling, crystallized appearance. The ceramics at the site are significant partly because they are marked with “kill holes”, which indicate that they were used for ceremonial purposes. Many of the Maya artifacts and remains are completely calcified to the cave floor. One artifact, named the “Monkey Pot”, is one of just four of its type found in Central America. The Maya also modified cave formations here, in some instances to create altars for the offerings, in others to create silhouettes of faces and animals or to project a shadow image into the cave. The cave is extensively decorated with cave formations in the upper passages.
 
Suitable for:
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Recommended Age Range:
Under 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
  • Camera, bug spray, sunscreen, and water
  • Dress Code: Light clothing, adequate footwear,Socks
Rates
The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Capacity:
6 people
Minimum:
2 people
Minimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Per
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
Person
$
110
Itinerary
Activity
Time
Duration
ATM CAVE TOUR7:30 AMfull day
Activities
Caving, Hiking
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Availability
Schedule
Dates
Daily
Payment & Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Moderate
  • Cancellations made 90 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
  • Cancellations made 15 days before will be refunded 50% of the amount paid.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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