We will begin this adventure by picking you up from your hotel's lobby or valet area. We'll travel to Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve and start our journey through the forest to the ATM Cave.
You must pack your bathing suit for this tour, because we will cross three rivers with varying water levels, go swimming, hike, climb boulders, and scale slopes. You should also wear a short, long-sleeved shirt over it and wear appropriate trekking shoes or trekking sandals.When we arrive at Teakettle Village - Entrance to the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, we will start our nature walk. This hike will last between 30-45 minutes until we reach the cave.
The entrance to the cave is actually a little natural pool inside the cave that we must jump into when we arrive and swim in for around 30 seconds. Keep in mind that all necessary safety gear will be given, and a knowledgeable guide will be with you at all times.
Once you enter the cave you will have to pass through passages, climb large rocks, and walk and swim inside the cave. There are parts of the cave where you will find different Mayan artifacts including pottery, stone tools, and the remains of human sacrifices, this is the highlight of the tour. As you explore the ATM Cave, you'll also see a variety of stunning geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites, which are created when water dripping from the cave ceiling mixes with minerals in the rock.After our tour of the cave is through, we'll head back to the starting location so you can relax, use the restroom, change into dry clothing, eat a delicious picnic-style lunch, and take in the majesty of everything you will have witnessed.Lastly, we will take you back to your hotel in Placencia
