Things to Do
Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia
Tour Overview
Choose shared or private guided touring. The tour begins from Placencia. At Xunantunich, walk through the ceremonial plazas, learn how the ancient city developed, and take in the wide Cayo District views around El Castillo. For cave tubing, follow your guide on the forest approach, receive a safety briefing, and float through the underground river while looking at the limestone formations overhead. Allow about 9 hours for the full experience. Shared tours may include other travelers and require at least four adults. Private tours are reserved for your booked group; their minimum is shown in the selected option. hotel pickup is included. lunch is not included. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers and travelers with back problems.
What to Expect
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Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple.
1h 30m - 2
At Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve near Frank’s Eddy, reached from the George Price Highway west of Belize City, receive your helmet, headlamp, life vest, and tube. Walk through the forest with your guide, enter the Caves Branch River, and float through the limestone chambers and open-river section.
1h 30m
Tour Options
Private small group tour