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Cueva "Actun Tunichil Muknal"

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One of Belize's many archaeological sites, it is characterised by original pottery and skeletons of an ancient civilisation. In the Cueva Actun Tunichil Muknal (or ATM cave for short) is the gateway to Xibalba, the Mayan underworld. This cave contains ceramics and human skeletons that have merged with the cave walls.      This excursion requires a good degree of fitness. The first visitors will take a 45-minute hike through the rainforest. The hike crosses three streams. There is a river flowing through the cave. To enter the cave, you will have to swim to the mouth of the cave. It is necessary to swim for a distance of 33 feet (10 m), in water that is 16.6 feet (5 m) deep. Eventually you will reach a rocky site.    The ATM cave covers 3 miles (5 km). Part of the route through the cave is rocky and some parts of the path are covered with pools of water. Most of the way through the cave you will have to walk through water or swim. Along the way you will see stala...

Placencia Peninsula

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Placencia is a peninsular Caribbean town located at south of Belize in the Caribbean Sea at 3 hours from Belize City,  known locally as "Barefoot perfect" .  It's the highest tourist site for its beaches on the shore of crystalline sea, typical of Caribbean beaches.  The island has soft white sand beaches, and in some parts of the beach there are mangroves protected by heavy vegetation.  Placencia used to be a fishing village, but nowadays you can do other activities and tours, both aquatic and nature. Placencia its the perfect place for those who enjoy outdoor adventures. The peninsula shows 16 miles of beaches with a lagoon to the west and the Caribbean to the east. The beaches through the Placencia Peninsula are surrounded by small resorts that can easily host dive and snorkel trips to the reef. They can also arrange day trips to many small, fascinating cayes, such as Laughing Bird Caye, a reef that offers protected snorkeling and swimming, a white sand beach and ...

Mountain Pine Reach Forest Reserve

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  Mountain Pine Reach Forest Reserve The Mountain Pine Reach Forest Reserve is one of the great natural attractions of Belize. It was the first reserve created in the country with the intention of protecting native forests and ecosystems. Created in 1944, the Pine Ridge Mountain Forest Reserve is the oldest and most protected area in Belize, it is located in the Cayo District, 57 km from Belize City. The reserve consists mainly of Honduran pines, a species of pine from the Caribbean. The reserve is characterized by its deep ravines, large granite outcrops, rivers, and landscapes. Mountain Pine Ridge is rich in fauna and flora typical of Belize, due to its location it maintains a tropical climate, the weather is already 39 degrees. The Mountain Pine Ridge reserve is located on a solid granite floor, some areas are limestone, there is a part with remains of a limestone pot that belongs to the Jurassic period. One of the most popular places in the reserve is the viewpoint with...