What an amazing adventure visiting the Mayan Ruins in Tikal. Marlon was excellent. Our lunch was great. The experience, unforgettable! Marlon’s knowledge is vast! He shared some many details and history with us. He made sure to point out the various birds, monkeys, trees, in addition to all of the details about the ruins. The sunset was beautiful and the culmination of a wonderful day! Please use GEM Trips. You won’t be disappointed!

so glad I booked this trip with GEM travels for the sunrise experience. The trip ran smoothly from start to finish. Marlon is like the David Attenborough of Guatemala, so knowledgeable of the surroundings and history. Marlon shows he really cares for the rainforest & environment & wildlife which is Very heartwarming to see. The experience was truly one of a kind and Marlon took his time to show and tell everything. When other tour groups rushed off, we were able to take our time to take in the sounds/sights/smells. It was truely a sensory experience. I would highly HIGHLY recommend this trip to anyone! Thank you so much Marlon for being our guide and being so hospitable. This has been unforgettable experience! :)

This tour was amazing!! You could tell this tour company really cares about the wildlife and preserving the jungle. Marlon, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and passionate about teaching us the history of the Mayan culture. He was very kind and attentive to all of our questions. I highly recommend booking with them. I don’t believe our experience would have been as great if we didn’t have him as our tour guide! Great food too! Book now, you won’t regret!

We absolutely loved the Sunrise Tour in Tikal! It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide Marlon was incredible – he shared his deep knowledge with so much passion and gave us fascinating insights into the history, geology, and wildlife of Tikal. Everything was perfectly organized: the transport was smooth, the food was excellent, and every detail was handled with great care. We truly had an unforgettable time and felt very well taken care of. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

Excellent tour! Marlon was very knowledgeable, not only about the ruins but the jungle, environment and biology. He and his wife provided 2 breakfasts which were needed to keep our energy up. It was a lot of walking and climbing, but well worth it.

Gem Trips was a phenomenal experience! The guide, Marlon, had lots of knowledge about Tikal and the wildlife. I could tell gem trips prioritizes education and preservation, which is truly special. The small group allowed for a more complete understanding of the nature and history. I highly recommend booking with them.

What a pleasure from start to finish. Marlon has so much knowledge about the history of Tikal and surrounding areas. His knowledge of wildlife is also astounding, I really calm informative and pleasurable way to spend a whole morning. Can't recommend the sunrise tour enough!!!

Quaint church with a quiet little plaza with a bandstand. Feels very Spanish colonial still. Really nice cultural centre point of the island with a couple of the original stelae from the late mayan era when it was Nojpeten, the last town to fall to the Spanish.

As the capital of the Petén district Flores houses a Cathedral church that administers the Petén diocese. The Cathedral is a rather small and underwhelming structure located in the central plaza which sits on the highest point of the island, as was usual in colonial times. Even though it is small, it's perhaps the only building of note in Flores, and for that alone it deserves a visit, albeit, it may be a short one.

There is mass at 8.30am and 9.30am on sundays.

Flores town celebrity.

Mass Sundays at 8am, 6pm

Tired and run down but charming :)

(Translated by Google) A very original church, and it is above all the yellow colour of the vaults which gives it such a particular shade and contrasts with the traditional blue of the official buildings. (Original) Eglise tout a fait originale et c est surtout la couleur jaune des voûtes qui donnent une teinte si particulière et tranche avec le bleu traditionnel des bâtiments officiels

Great little family run deck and rope swing. You can get a good bit of distance, also there is a diving board. We ended up spending most of the day there relaxing and swimming.

Great spot to chill on Lake Petén. There is a couple of rope swings, as the name would imply, as well as a diving platform. There are numerous sitting areas including hammocks and tables with lots of shade available. Entry fee is 25qtz per person. They sell alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks at decent prices. Getting here is by way of boat, hire a water taxi or by a leisurely kayak paddle. There are numerous kayak rentals in Flores. Water quality seems good here, saw lots of fish and no floating trash. Did see two huge iguanas in the trees.

a fantastic visit to Jorge’s rope swing. Super easy to get to just a boat ride from Flores main island. Lots of jumping spots and places to chill out too. A great place to make friends and have fun!

Beautiful place with good view. Nice to swim and jump in the water. There are drinks and snacks avaliable, basic but okay! No hammocks were there. All seats without pillows. So not very comfy. Very simple toilet. Reception was not very friendly but also not English speaking.

Such a fun activity!! The water was so warm. It’s $25 whether you swing or not. Plenty of seating, tables & hammock. Also diving platforms. They have food and drinks. We took a one way boat and the host ended up boating us back with an employee, but many people pay for round trip and get picked back up at a set time. I recommend 2 hours at least, but longer to chill.

Totally worth a visit. Apparently the standard boat price is 150 or 200 quetzales so you can’t get much lower than that. Good for about two hours. If you take a boat to just one of the towns on the other side of the lake it’s only a few quetzales.

We got there by taking a boat from Flores. Don’t pay more than a 100 Q The entrance fee is 25 Q Very nice place with lots of hammocks and chairs. You can buy there beer and food. I really recommend bringing a snack with you. The jump rope to the water was really cool! Very quite place to enjoy the nature peacefully

Not to be confused with ARCAS. Penecito is a very very sad place Shld be illegal to have this type of animal prison This is def not a shelter The animals live on cement,in small spaces Sometimes jst the one by itself, lonely. They do not look happy at all. The tigrillo is clearly not well.

Not an active site ,if you want to do a short zip line and see deers and spider monkey ,then yeah

The outdoors experience was nice, the animals were amazing to watch, and you can always learn something new

If you need a little get away just to breathe or reconnect with yourself I'd say you've found the place. For me it wasn't just a zoo, the ambiance made it different, the boat ride to the zoo was breath taking and then just walking about the zoo was just relaxing!!! You've got to experience it yourself!

Interesting and let you experience the wild life of the area. Several types of beautiful birds, few cats including impressive puma and Jaguar. We arrived by boat as part of a 2 hour trip around the lake Peten.

Very beautiful. Lots of up-hill and stairs. Bring lots of water

Beautiful place. Although small it has great variety of animals and the space is taken care of. The island is great. And it's not so expensive.

It's a beautiful place and has major potential, but we've had some issues. The company advertises a 2-hour canopy tour while it's only 6 cables and I can't imagine how it would take 2 hours, even for a bigger group. It should have been stated clearly as well as the approx. time for smaller groups. That being said, it was still fun.

A way overpriced access to a private rope bridge walkway. For one hour self-guided trek, we paid $25 per person. Wow! A rip-off. You can do a lot better things in Guatemala for $25- like a drive all the way to Tikal and back with a Guide.

Terrible place! IXPANPAJUL in Guatemala was a complete disappointment. The service is awful, everything is old and run-down, and the management does nothing. Oil from the zipline got on my clothes, and they were completely ruined. When I showed this to the management, they just laughed. A total waste of time and money. I do not recommend it to anyone!

It's a beautiful park where you can fully enter in the forest and see animals like monkey, spiders, ... Absolutely suggested.

Such an amazing experience! We did the 7 suspensions bridges or sky walk a little over 10 years ago and it was even more amazing than I remember this time around. The climb is definitely not for everyone and especially if you would have a hard time climbing stairs or fear of heights. The trails are what you would expect for being in the jungle…sometimes muddy trails, rock steps that can be slippery, hanging branches or fallen tree limbs - for us, this made the climb all the more authentic and exciting. We did see kids and people of all ages so it is absolutely doable, but I feel a fair warning should be given in advance to everyone about the difficulty level. As you climb higher the views from the suspension bridges gets even better. There are over 280 bird species there, monkeys, butterflies, and much more throughout. They do have some snacks and water bottles for sale at the visitor center, but I would bring your own if you plan on eating or having water.

Great canopy, strenuous walk. You should be in reasonable shape take sneakers or hiking shoes and enough water

The guides were extremely friendly and welcoming even though I was a bit apprehensive jumping off the first zipline. They helped us do the "Superman" and upside down which was a very different way of viewing the biosphere but we super fun. They even allowed me to zip with my GoPro to document the great time!

Less touristy than chichen itza and cooler. You can actually climb these! 5/5! Even cheaper with more to see. Do it!

Very nice place you can feel its energy, get a guide they are very knowlegable

Underrated beautiful place, for true archeology lovers, maya ancient city, you won’t know it’s huge and bigger than others, I suggest to read some facts about Tikal before going, it will blow your mind

Better then Disney Epcot. No Donald and no margaritas but this place still comes out ahead

This is by far one of the best and most historic Mayan site. The Pyramid is huge and the park is very well maintained. It’s a very large site and the main sites can take the best part of one day. You should hire a local guide to make the most of this spectacular site. If you love history and UNESCO sites then this is a great choice.

Impressive place to visit. I recommend to take the morning tour, because sometimes in the middle of the day it can be very hot.

Breathtakingly beautiful place. I easily explored for five hours. If budgeting is a priority for you, I would not bother with the sunrise tour. It's mostly in the dark and 95% of the time the sun will be obscured by fog. You won't see much sitting atop the big temple as the sun comes up because of the fog, if you elect to do it.. I hope you get clear skies 🙏🏻. I didn't do the sunset tour due to time constraints but I feel there would be far more to see if there are no rain clouds 😊. Get there for the regular park entry 6am it is still very quiet and the fog is beginning to lift. Head for the grand plaza immediately as this will be the busiest spot later in the day. After that I recommend either straight to the lost world pyramid or the big temple (I believe it is temple 6). I had the big temple to myself at around 9am. If you are taking the local collectivo taxis to and from Flores please don't let them charge you more than 50 Quetzals. Even that is too much. 30-40 is better. If you want to see spider monkeys they seem to hang out at the trees next to the stairs at the lost world pyramid. This truly is a beautiful place, take your time and soak in the incredible scope of Tikal 🥹😍

It was an amazing experience; we took the 4 am tour with a guide, it was amazing be prepared to walk the terrain was rough and muddy since it rained the Night before; we saw the temples, ruins under the stars and saw the sunrise ! For the morning tour bring a small flashlight if you can, we used our phones but it's better to conserve the battery; apply lots of mosquito repellent! Lots of walking and climbing upstairs

This is also known as temple IV and is the farthest that most people go. There’s a little bit of stuff to see beyond it, but not that much. This temple is famous because it is the one that the park allows visitors to climb up on before dawn and watch the sunrise over the forest with the other temples in the foreground. If you plan to do this, bring a good flashlight because it could take 45 minutes to an hour or more, depending on how fast you walk, and it will all be in the dark. Once you get there, people sit on the steps of the temple facing east And watches the sunrises. Coatis come through looking for food, so that is kind of cool, and the dawn chorus of birds here is fantastic. On the way out, you may get lucky and hear the howler monkeys beginning to wake up and take their claim to their territories before they go out forging. This is one of the unique experiences at Tikal.

Truly a great set of impressive Mayan ruins. Best done with a guide for the historical details. If you have time and a vehicle, also go on to Uaxactan ruins.

Very beautiful and interesting temple complex, which is surrounded by a forrest. Here you can easily spend the whole day and immerse yourself in the life of the Maya. Chitzen Itza could be considered as the boring brother. Scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV were filmed here.

The place to see the sunrise in Tikal is somewhat remote Templo IV. And even when it's cloudy and foggy, this is a magnificent, almost mystical experience. If you then see a group of breakfast howler monkeys passing by, your day cannot go wrong.

In the beginning of this year I visited Tikal, an impressive archaeological Maya site, located in the dense and mysterious jungle of Guatemala. 🇬🇹 It is one of Guatemala’s most famous destinations but still less visited than the Maya sites in Mexico. 📸 I loved going out with a guide of Tikal Go, as the ruins come to life and you learn about the Maya history. Besides that, you will discover the jungle environment around you so much better, with countless monkeys, coatis, butterflies and species of birds. 🐒🦋🦅 Enjoy the pictures and check out the article if you want to learn more about a trip to Tikal. Can’t wait to go on new adventures with Tikal Go to discover more Maya sites in this area. 😍

If you are interested in these keywords such as Maya civilization, historical sites, jungles, nature, history, and walking, I recommend you visit here. I chose an English guide because I can't speak Spanish. If you don't have enough historical knowledge, I hope you'll be with the guide. There is a way for people to walk, but walking alone is likely to risk getting lost. I went with four people, including a guide. If there is an employee you really want to see, it is recommended to tell him in advance before the guide starts explaining. + The view of climbing the highest temple gave me a new feeling. At that time, I can't believe and imagine that the Mayans built these buildings and climbed up to these heights using the stone steps. We, human in these days can climb up to the top through just wooden stairs…!

This pyramid is Tikal's Taj Mahal, a temple built by a king to honor his beloved queen. At 138 feet it is the shortest of all the "numbered" pyramids yet still it is 40 feet taller than El Castillo of Chichen Itza. It's a massive looking three-tier pyramid that has been meticulously restored and can be climbed by a wooden staircase accessed behind the monument. If you're with a friend climb the pyramid and have your friend stand in the middle of the plaza and check the acoustics. You can talk to each other in a normal voice and hear each other perfectly. make sure to take look at the roof comb which is very ornate and some of the sculpture is still recognizable after 1400+ years.

One of the most special places on the planet. No trip to Central America is complete without a visit to Tikal. Climbing the steep stairs of the temple to stand above the canopy and absorb the scale of Tikal and the rainforest that I've swallowed it whole is uplifting and humbling all at once.

Temple II (or the Temple of the Masks) was built in the Late Classic Period in a style reminiscent of the Early Classic. Temple II is located on the west side of the Great Plaza, opposite Temple I, and was built by the king Jasaw Chan K'awiil I in honor of his wife, Lady Kalajuun Une' Mo'.

Amazing temple ... mystic and history around you ..

The ancient people were very very very very naughty!

Amazing.

Cool

Wonderful experience. We were there for 4-5 hours and saw about 70% of the monuments/temples. All of the temples are amazing as well as the other structures.

Tikal National Park is truly one of a kind! 🌿✨ Walking through this ancient wonder feels like stepping back in time. The towering Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy, offering breathtaking views that are perfect for quiet reflection and meditation. It’s not just the history that makes Tikal special — it’s the atmosphere. The peaceful surroundings allow you to disconnect from the world and connect with nature in a profound way. Every corner offers something magical, from the incredible architecture to the melodies of exotic birds and the rustle of wildlife moving through the jungle. 🦜🐒 Whether you climb to the top of Temple IV to watch the sunrise or simply sit and enjoy the serenity of the jungle, Tikal leaves you with a sense of awe and peace. It’s a place to enjoy the view, feel the history, and embrace the abundant wildlife all around you. A must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Guatemala — a land of wonder, meditation, and unforgettable beauty. 🌎💚

Absolutely beautiful!!! A must see in my opinion. Very well maintained paths to get to the sites. Stairs to climb buildings are very safe and sturdy even if your afraid of heights. I would highly recommend hiring a guide to take you around. Bring a camel backpack or plenty of water. You can purchase drinks and snacks at several spots once inside. Bring bug spray and sunscreen. Be prepared to walk about 5 miles to see the highlights with some decent uphill grades. Wear good closed toe shoes. My photos will give you a good idea of what you will see, SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Oh, and lots of wildlife, I saw spider monkeys, hiwler monkeys, a Tuscan, owl a tarantula and more!!!

This place is magical. You can do a private tour, visit on your own, sunset tour or sunrise tour. You can climb many of the temples/ pyramids via wooden staircases. The tour guides provide great information. The views are beautiful. It’s clean and well preserved. The is security all over the grounds ensuring people respect the park. Loved it here. Happy I visited.

Epic in just about every way, from the early morning growls of howler monkeys and the chorus of waking birds, to the centuries old structures that have been unearthed in the jungle. Go early for sunrise, buy your tickets online and explore these massive grounds of the national park. Only an hour away from the small town island of Flores, there are lots of tour companies that you can visit with. A bucket list experience, worth visiting at least once. Bring water and snacks as there aren’t many options once you are on your way.

Guatemala was wonderful in many ways I personally love our trip to Peten. It was safe, beautiful, but it was very hot and humid. You need to be very hydrate for this trip. You need to buy a plane ticket from Guatemala City to peten and your tour guide will pick you up at the airport to your destination. There’s many ways to go so do your research before heading there.

Beautiful Mayan site in the heart of the jungle. Unfortunately it rained the entire day which isn’t great for climbing the structures (can be slippy) or walking around as there’s not too much shelter on/near the pyramids. Still worth a visit and great to hear about the history from a local guide. It’s quite expensive to go to but worth it. You need your passport or ID to buy entry ticket from the ticket booth.

Wonderful experience. We were there for 4-5 hours and saw about 70% of the monuments/temples. All of the temples are amazing as well as the other structures.

Tikal National Park is truly one of a kind! 🌿✨ Walking through this ancient wonder feels like stepping back in time. The towering Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy, offering breathtaking views that are perfect for quiet reflection and meditation. It’s not just the history that makes Tikal special — it’s the atmosphere. The peaceful surroundings allow you to disconnect from the world and connect with nature in a profound way. Every corner offers something magical, from the incredible architecture to the melodies of exotic birds and the rustle of wildlife moving through the jungle. 🦜🐒 Whether you climb to the top of Temple IV to watch the sunrise or simply sit and enjoy the serenity of the jungle, Tikal leaves you with a sense of awe and peace. It’s a place to enjoy the view, feel the history, and embrace the abundant wildlife all around you. A must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Guatemala — a land of wonder, meditation, and unforgettable beauty. 🌎💚

Absolutely beautiful!!! A must see in my opinion. Very well maintained paths to get to the sites. Stairs to climb buildings are very safe and sturdy even if your afraid of heights. I would highly recommend hiring a guide to take you around. Bring a camel backpack or plenty of water. You can purchase drinks and snacks at several spots once inside. Bring bug spray and sunscreen. Be prepared to walk about 5 miles to see the highlights with some decent uphill grades. Wear good closed toe shoes. My photos will give you a good idea of what you will see, SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Oh, and lots of wildlife, I saw spider monkeys, hiwler monkeys, a Tuscan, owl a tarantula and more!!!

This place is magical. You can do a private tour, visit on your own, sunset tour or sunrise tour. You can climb many of the temples/ pyramids via wooden staircases. The tour guides provide great information. The views are beautiful. It’s clean and well preserved. The is security all over the grounds ensuring people respect the park. Loved it here. Happy I visited.

Epic in just about every way, from the early morning growls of howler monkeys and the chorus of waking birds, to the centuries old structures that have been unearthed in the jungle. Go early for sunrise, buy your tickets online and explore these massive grounds of the national park. Only an hour away from the small town island of Flores, there are lots of tour companies that you can visit with. A bucket list experience, worth visiting at least once. Bring water and snacks as there aren’t many options once you are on your way.

Guatemala was wonderful in many ways I personally love our trip to Peten. It was safe, beautiful, but it was very hot and humid. You need to be very hydrate for this trip. You need to buy a plane ticket from Guatemala City to peten and your tour guide will pick you up at the airport to your destination. There’s many ways to go so do your research before heading there.

Beautiful Mayan site in the heart of the jungle. Unfortunately it rained the entire day which isn’t great for climbing the structures (can be slippy) or walking around as there’s not too much shelter on/near the pyramids. Still worth a visit and great to hear about the history from a local guide. It’s quite expensive to go to but worth it. You need your passport or ID to buy entry ticket from the ticket booth.

Wonderful experience. We were there for 4-5 hours and saw about 70% of the monuments/temples. All of the temples are amazing as well as the other structures.

Tikal National Park is truly one of a kind! 🌿✨ Walking through this ancient wonder feels like stepping back in time. The towering Mayan temples rise above the jungle canopy, offering breathtaking views that are perfect for quiet reflection and meditation. It’s not just the history that makes Tikal special — it’s the atmosphere. The peaceful surroundings allow you to disconnect from the world and connect with nature in a profound way. Every corner offers something magical, from the incredible architecture to the melodies of exotic birds and the rustle of wildlife moving through the jungle. 🦜🐒 Whether you climb to the top of Temple IV to watch the sunrise or simply sit and enjoy the serenity of the jungle, Tikal leaves you with a sense of awe and peace. It’s a place to enjoy the view, feel the history, and embrace the abundant wildlife all around you. A must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Guatemala — a land of wonder, meditation, and unforgettable beauty. 🌎💚

Absolutely beautiful!!! A must see in my opinion. Very well maintained paths to get to the sites. Stairs to climb buildings are very safe and sturdy even if your afraid of heights. I would highly recommend hiring a guide to take you around. Bring a camel backpack or plenty of water. You can purchase drinks and snacks at several spots once inside. Bring bug spray and sunscreen. Be prepared to walk about 5 miles to see the highlights with some decent uphill grades. Wear good closed toe shoes. My photos will give you a good idea of what you will see, SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Oh, and lots of wildlife, I saw spider monkeys, hiwler monkeys, a Tuscan, owl a tarantula and more!!!

This place is magical. You can do a private tour, visit on your own, sunset tour or sunrise tour. You can climb many of the temples/ pyramids via wooden staircases. The tour guides provide great information. The views are beautiful. It’s clean and well preserved. The is security all over the grounds ensuring people respect the park. Loved it here. Happy I visited.

Epic in just about every way, from the early morning growls of howler monkeys and the chorus of waking birds, to the centuries old structures that have been unearthed in the jungle. Go early for sunrise, buy your tickets online and explore these massive grounds of the national park. Only an hour away from the small town island of Flores, there are lots of tour companies that you can visit with. A bucket list experience, worth visiting at least once. Bring water and snacks as there aren’t many options once you are on your way.

Guatemala was wonderful in many ways I personally love our trip to Peten. It was safe, beautiful, but it was very hot and humid. You need to be very hydrate for this trip. You need to buy a plane ticket from Guatemala City to peten and your tour guide will pick you up at the airport to your destination. There’s many ways to go so do your research before heading there.

Beautiful Mayan site in the heart of the jungle. Unfortunately it rained the entire day which isn’t great for climbing the structures (can be slippy) or walking around as there’s not too much shelter on/near the pyramids. Still worth a visit and great to hear about the history from a local guide. It’s quite expensive to go to but worth it. You need your passport or ID to buy entry ticket from the ticket booth.

This was an amazing experience. This archeological site's preservation is truly something to experience at least once in a lifetime. If you're visiting anywhere near this region you have to visit this site. This trip was taken in 2018

This is the most dramatic temple in Tikal. It is the first area that you walk into as you walk in from the trail and it is breathtaking.

The most recognizable place Maya temple of Tikal. A must do early before the tourists arive

Easy to say that this is a life changing experience. Getting into the park the bus dropped us off in an area with guides waiting to offer us tours. We chose to go on a 4 hour guided tour and it was the perfect amount of time. Paved roads connect the different sites while the guide tells you extremely interesting facts about all the wild life, Flora and fauna and of course the Mayan temples and pyramids. On the larger pyramids that you're allowed to climb there are wooden staircases making it easier to scale. It isn't difficult, but it is a lot of walking. For example, an older woman on the heavier side was able to do do almost everything but had to choose not to climb some of the larger sites. She stayed with the guide and got extra info about the sites. Between the sites there are bathrooms and pavilions that offer drinks like juices, Gatorade, water and even beer. There are also a few different restaurants that you can get food from and that offer snacks that are easy to take with you. A few people in our group even arranged to have a meal waiting for them at the end of the tour. All of this without mentioning that standing amidst the ancient structures left me completely in awe. Would give 10 stars if possible.

There is only one word that describes this temple, iconic. A fully restored funerary pyramid of king Jasaw Chan K'awil, it flanks the eastern side of the Great Plaza. Great views of the monument can be had from the Northern Acropolis as well as from Temple II, it can also be viewed from the east plaza and the palace. Its roof comb is visible from every major pyramid in the city as it rises to 154 feet, that's more than time and a half the height of El Castillo at Chichen Itza. Awesome.

A stunning Mayan complex. Utterly fascinating and definitely worth the visit while in Guatemala

General cost 150q . Camping 50q . Sunrise 120q sunset 120q . Nice place, I recomend camp in jaguar in with wifi, showers and electricity for 50q. Tikal is a big place to walk, bring water and food. Nice place. Enjoy

This was an amazing experience. This archeological site's preservation is truly something to experience at least once in a lifetime. If you're visiting anywhere near this region you have to visit this site. This trip was taken in 2018

This is the most dramatic temple in Tikal. It is the first area that you walk into as you walk in from the trail and it is breathtaking.

The most recognizable place Maya temple of Tikal. A must do early before the tourists arive

Easy to say that this is a life changing experience. Getting into the park the bus dropped us off in an area with guides waiting to offer us tours. We chose to go on a 4 hour guided tour and it was the perfect amount of time. Paved roads connect the different sites while the guide tells you extremely interesting facts about all the wild life, Flora and fauna and of course the Mayan temples and pyramids. On the larger pyramids that you're allowed to climb there are wooden staircases making it easier to scale. It isn't difficult, but it is a lot of walking. For example, an older woman on the heavier side was able to do do almost everything but had to choose not to climb some of the larger sites. She stayed with the guide and got extra info about the sites. Between the sites there are bathrooms and pavilions that offer drinks like juices, Gatorade, water and even beer. There are also a few different restaurants that you can get food from and that offer snacks that are easy to take with you. A few people in our group even arranged to have a meal waiting for them at the end of the tour. All of this without mentioning that standing amidst the ancient structures left me completely in awe. Would give 10 stars if possible.

There is only one word that describes this temple, iconic. A fully restored funerary pyramid of king Jasaw Chan K'awil, it flanks the eastern side of the Great Plaza. Great views of the monument can be had from the Northern Acropolis as well as from Temple II, it can also be viewed from the east plaza and the palace. Its roof comb is visible from every major pyramid in the city as it rises to 154 feet, that's more than time and a half the height of El Castillo at Chichen Itza. Awesome.

A stunning Mayan complex. Utterly fascinating and definitely worth the visit while in Guatemala

General cost 150q . Camping 50q . Sunrise 120q sunset 120q . Nice place, I recomend camp in jaguar in with wifi, showers and electricity for 50q. Tikal is a big place to walk, bring water and food. Nice place. Enjoy

The North Acropolis is perhaps the most impressive part of Yaxha. Due to its elevated position, this well-restored part of the city has that little bit more character than, for example, the Grupo Mahler.

Definitely worth the trip is you're visiting Tikal or Flores! Better than Uaxactun in my viewpoint!

Must go! Pre Classic 200 BC Mayan ruins. Amazing views and astonish temples, easy and relaxing trails compared to Tikal. Great historic site!

Had the site to ourselves. Compact site so you can see most of it in 3 hours.

Top!

An amazing place!

Beautiful place to admire the lonely pyramids of the north acropolis in Yaxha ... amazing spot

Wow—what an experience. Caracol is absolutely breathtaking and well worth the effort to reach. From San Ignacio, plan for a 2-hour drive. The road is currently undergoing major upgrades thanks to significant government investment, so all vehicle types should likely be able to access the site in the near future. As of now, an SUV is still recommended, especially during the rainy season. Some sections are still unpaved and can become slippery when wet. We were fortunate to visit after several dry days, and our 2017 Kia Soul made it without issue. If traveling during or after heavy rain, check with the park entrance before continuing. Important tip: Download the Belize Institute of Archaeology app before you go. There is no signal at the site. The only QR codes are located at the small museum near the entrance, where you can view the stelae and other artifacts. There are no QR codes at the main ruins. The site is vast, and you’re free to explore and climb all the structures, including the main temples. Wooden staircases are available on the steeper climbs. However, there is very little signage or interpretation on-site, so come prepared with research or consider hiring a guide to fully appreciate what you’re seeing. When we visited, we saw only two other groups. It was peaceful and uncrowded. The view from the top of the main pyramid is stunning—you can see nearly to the Guatemalan border on a clear day. Bonus stop: On your way back, we highly recommend stopping at the Rio On Pools. It’s a beautiful natural swimming spot with smooth rock basins and small waterfalls. It’s free to access, safe for swimming, and has basic change rooms and natural-style bathrooms. Bring a swimsuit for a refreshing post-ruins swim. Final thoughts: Caracol was a highlight of our trip to Belize. If you’re into history, archaeology, or nature, it’s a must-see. Just plan ahead: • Gas up fully in San Ignacio before heading out • Cash only for park entry (you can buy online, but we chose to pay on-site after confirming road conditions) • Check with the gate security for the latest road status before proceeding With the right prep, it’s an unforgettable experience.

Unless it has recently rained, don't get scared away by reports of a treacherous road. Most of the road is either paved or has good gravel. The short section that is a bit rough can still be managed at low speed by almost any car with decent ground clearance or by a dual purpose motorcycle. As for the site itself, it is wonderful. Hardly anyone there. It can totally be dome without a guide, just do some reading before you go! Cost is $25 bz for non residents.

Well worth the drive which is absolutely beautiful and the road is almost completely paved now. We thoroughly enjoyed the site and it is so well kept. We took our lunch and had a nice picnic in the picnic area by the entry. There are quite a few BDF and tourism police on site so you are very safe there. We will visit again!

It's a full day of your life, it's an ocean of jungle and takes a while to get there, but once you're there! It's the most mind-blowing site, endlessly it seems to go on forever, your feet and your eyes will be tired before you finished. Truly a spectacle to behold and I was very lucky to be one of six people in the whole park.

Excellent drive, paved road and accessible. Grateful place to visit.

I wandered around for hours and never saw a sign saying no or a barrier. Off the beaten path but at the end of a brand new nice road this is a great ruin to get lost in. Had very little people, and you can climb to the top of everything. Definitely worth a trip.

The road to get there is undergoing improvements, but it’s still easy enough to drive there yourself. Get there early before it gets too hot- you’ll want to climb all the structures. Get a tour guide if you can- otherwise you’ll miss a lot of details!

Massive ruins and only about 20% uncovered let alone known what happened here.(In 2025). Worth the drive here and we paid for a guide at the free fairy crossing. They still allow you to climb to the top of the 130 ft Castillo Kings Palace which will definitely be stopped at some point line the other Mayan temples.

Absolutely a must visit. We booked this through our Carnival Cruise trip. You are right on the Guatemala 🇬🇹 boarder. Tour guides were amazing and had plenty of fun facts about the site. Make sure you climb to the top of the ruin. The view will make you speechless.

A truly amazing experience! Traveling should be an experience. History, culture, and food a life-changing elements to any good vacation if you are in Belize, definitely explore the Mayan culture. an early civilization that was so organized and advanced. Stand where they stood, walk where they walked. Explore the ruins of the temple and royal residence. You can climb to the top of the tallest structure and feel the energy and presence that yet remains.

We visited Xunantunich as a family of four and it was a solid five out of five. We chose to explore on our own without a tour guide because we already had strong background knowledge from the owner of Villa Massis, who wrote a book that gave us great historical context. That made the visit both meaningful and engaging. If you don’t have much history going in, I would recommend hiring a guide to get the full experience. We arrived just before the start of the busy season and walked in with no wait. We took the hand-cranked ferry across with our vehicle, which I highly recommend unless you’re set on doing the full walk up. The ferry was free, and entry was about $100 BZD total for four people, which we paid in USD. The views from the top were absolutely stunning and stretched into Guatemala. The combination of the history and the setting made it an unforgettable experience. Bottom line: Xunantunich is a must-see. Short, smooth, affordable, and rich in history and scenery.

This is a great Mayan site to visit. The whole family enjoyed it. It's quite the hike up a hill to get there, but even if you are not in great shape and take your time, you can make it to the ruins and pyramid. I wouldn't recommend bringing toddlers up the pyramid.

We booked a tour of the ruins and a cave tubing trip with Belize n Me Jungle & Sea. I highly recommend them! The guide drove us to the ruins. Just before arriving, we stopped for a hand crank ferry and did some shopping. Then we rode the ferry and drove up the hill to the temple site. There are other temple com lexes closer to Belize City but this one lets you climb all the way to the top and the views of the valley and Guatemala are beautiful! The temple complex includes the main temple, sacrifice rooms, massive courtyards, out buildings, and a royal complex. We saw several species of birds and some spider monkeys playing.

Great stop to see the ruins, tours guides are available before the ferry. Google maps is off, it won't take you half as long to get across or up to the site as you'd think. At least in Nov. Cash only tickets.

If you are close by and have time to kill, this is a nice excursion. Very different from other Mayan ruin sites as this one is mostly covered by the forest and earth, but it does give you an idea of what it must feel like to find undiscovered ruins in the jungle. If your time is limited and you want to see Mayan ruins in their excavated form, I would not recommend this area. Also, if you are going on your own, ensure that you have a 4x4 vehicule as the dirt road can be tricky going up some hill after rain wash outs.

I think you need to really be into archaeology/history to get into this one. The ruins are still covered by the earth/not dug out, so it's a lot of mounds or hills with some stones uncovered. We did see a family of monkeys which was amazing. Also definitely need a 4wd vehicle to get there and bring bug spray!

The only Mayan ruin which is under forest canopy. Only small parts of each structure are exposed to the elements, but enough to give you an idea of the scale of site. Need a 4x4 to reach on your own, but easy to explore once you're there. Good chance you will have the place to yourself.

I toured this site with Dr. Ford, and a team of Belizean experts who taught about the medicinal and edible plants, the lifestyle of the Mayans and we even heard some folk songs. Unfortunately this experience isn't likely to occur for most people. However this place is still worth a visit. It's a relatively recent "discovery," and therefore not too developed or touristy at all. A house compound has been excavated but many buildings appear as just mounds. You can still get the feel of the area, as the grounds are well kept, guarded, and there are periodic signs with educational material to depict certain uses. I suggest a tour guide if possible. At the entrance you can ask if Placido can guide a tour. I found hiking in the jungle and knowing I walked where thousands of people for thousands of years flourished to be exciting and healing. I saw spider monkeys, stingless bee hives, orchids, and many astounding trees and plants. The road can be a little rough but was pretty great over all.

Of all the Mayan sites I visited in Belize. This was the most interesting of all. We did a self-guided tour and had the place to ourselves, the previous entry in the guest book was 2 months before us so this is not your typical tourist trap.

After a bone-jarring trip up a rocky goat path, it was really nice to see such a beautiful place. Not much has been unearthed, but what has, is awesome. Some beautiful plazas, and you get to explore on your own. There is a small fee. I would definitely go back.

Awesome time at ElPilar alittle challenging to get there as I did it in my 9197 Nissan Altima having to climb some rough hills won't try that during the rainy season as it would be too slippery. But never the less it was an experience of a lifetime. Would surely visit again. Warning you ever get to go to El Pilar don't do go in a 1997 Nissan Altima or anything similar to a car preferably a Nissan Pathfinder, fronteer or a Toyota Hilux.

Pretty cool site to explore! We were able to get lots of great pictures on the Mayan ruins with no one else around! Definitely recommend to those coming to San Ignacio! Only costs 20 belize currency!

This was the most breathtaking thing I've done in Belize. I had a great fortune of getting to experience the site alone, I felt like royalty. It's such a massive site, and would make a perfect day out of anyone.

A relatively small Mayan temple site, it was occupied for most all of Mayan civilization. Very close to town, so easy to visit if you are short on time. Interesting museum and small gift shop.

Wonderful piece of history. Please be advised that their hours of operation are incorrect. They open at 6am and close at 5pm. However, the last entry into the site is 4pm. We arrived at 4:15pm thinking they closed at 6pm (according to Google) only to be denied entry. They do not have an hours of operation sign posted otherwise I would have took a photo. Besides this issue, we returned the following day and got to experience this ancient site for all its wonder. I absolutely love that you are able to climb them. Beware another reviewer also mentions a room within a room with bats on the ceiling. Bathrooms were clean and small information center was decent for what it is. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and have time.

Very cool archaeological site with lots to see and tons of fascinating history. If you're considering going I recommend not buying tickets in advance. I bought mine online and there was some confusion. It'd likely be easier to have just bought them at the entrance. Definitely recommend all tourists to visit Cahal Pech!

A 20 minutes from town. Had the whole place to myself. A great way to fill in a couple of hours. The museum is very educational about the history of Belize.

It is interesting to walk around, but it certainly doesn’t compare to its neighbors. Also, the check-in process is rather laborious. With a drivers license age and name. Seems like a lot of paperwork for such a small experience.

We had an amazing time with the Iguanas and a very nice and knowledgeable tour guide! We were able to touch and hold some of the iguanas and we’ve seen the younger ones that will be put in the wild one day. This is an amazing place that isn’t a zoo because its main purpose is to help animals and not to please people. I love the job that they are doing with trying to increase the iguanas’ population. I recommend it to everyone. The place is located at the back of the hotel, you need to buy a ticket at the front desk. Tours are available every hour at an even o’clock. Luckily, there were only the two of us so we got a private tour 😍 one of my favorite experiences in Belize!

We stayed at the hotel so it was a very easy choice to check out the Iguana sanctuary on a day when we got some rain. Rodolfo was our guide, he was great! he was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the iguanas. We were able to each hold an adult iguana and also see some of the younger iguanas. Highly recommend this 1hr tour, price was very reasonable and we enjoyed it so much!

What an experience! To start with the place is in a gorgeous hotel and the staff are so lovely. The tours run on the hour. We met the guy and he was super knowledgeable and made us feel at ease with the iguana. We learned so much about them! They’re precious animals and we must look after them. If you have kids or are just visiting San Ignacio, this place is a must!!

It was slow season for tourism so I essentially had a private tour Rodolfo who was very knowledgeable about the iguanas. He even pointed out a wild black iguana that was in a tree at the hotel where the project was located. I highly recommend booking this tour as the funds help protect these lovely creatures. I learned so much about iguanas in Belize and really enjoyed getting to feed and pet them.

You can tell that the staff here really enjoys what they do. The conservation work is important, and you learn so much about the iguanas. I highly recommend a visit! The tour starts every hour so plan accordingly.

Excellent experience and very informative discussion about Iguanas. We gained a greater appreciation for them and an understanding for their preservation.

A must see at San Ignacio! You get to learn about the iguanas, hold them, and donate to their conservation! A tour starts every hour from 8:00 to 16:00. Absolutely amazing place! 🦎❤️

We had a great trip to ATM cave. Our guide was Christian, he was really knowledgeable and he told us so much about Mayan history! He pointed out lots of interesting things in the cave. We had the time of our life. This is one of the most unique experiences in the world. In the cave, there are multiple Mayan pottery pieces and remnants. You’re literally surrounded by the history itself. The entire experience isn’t as physically demanding as I thought. The hike doesn’t have any inclines, it’s a very nice walk, you’re crossing three rivers but the water was really clean and warm. In the cave, the guide was telling us exactly how to maneuver and it was really fun! It wasn’t claustrophobic at all, the cave is really big and there aren’t too many tight spots.

Thank you Alex for fitting us in last minute! We went during off season so we basically had a private tour of the Barton Creek Cave. One of the coolest and most special experiences I've had. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, and just an all around cool human. Also the lunch was absolutely delicious!

Ed and Jaheem were the GOAT!! They were knowledgeable beyond my expectations and hopes. My husband and I were fortunate to have them for our Caracol and Tubing/Zip line tours. I highly recommend Mayawalk and these 2 fine young men.

Jaheem & Andy took us to Xunantunich & Rio on Pools. They are pretty far apart so I would not recommend doing both in one tour. I would say do the ruins right by rio on pools and then that leaves time for the waterfalls and other activities! If you do Rio on pools : bring water shoes!! It’s VERY slippery on the wet rocks and underwater rocks. Dry rocks are not slippery at all. We had a great picnic lunch after our ruins tour. We brought baby body carriers for our 2.5 year old and 8 month old. I just made sure to really douse them in sunscreen because it was quite windy and their hats didn’t really stay on and the portable fan I brought wasn’t worth much when you already had good wind.

We had a great trip doing the Barton Creek Cave canoeing and the Calico Jack’s ziplining. We were picked up right at our lodging, which was nice. Emil, our guide, answered a million questions about every topic and was very knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t recall her name, but the woman who prepared our lunch did a great job. Everything was very tasty: chicken, rice, beans, a little salad, and a tiny cupcake. Belize is beautiful, and we got to experience that on this trip in more ways than one.

Great knowledgeable guides, both for the maya ruines and the horseback riding. Only thing that was missing was a proper lunch (location) and/or breakfast (location). When the tour already starts at 7.15 am you would expect something like that.

Great company, well organized, friendly, fun and knowledgeable. We did ATM tour, a definite must, and booked another tour with them to Caracol ruins that was great as well. The lunches were tasty too. Thank you Mayawalk and especially ALEX, CRISTIAN and EDINO!!!

Road was so rutted and muddy it was impassable after the forest camp. It just keeps getting worse and worse. Almost were stuck but managed to escape mud. Had to reverse the entire way out. It was exhilarating but not fun. The new highway was a great drive though... until the pavement ends.

This was well worth the trek but be warned it’s not very well marked and the road to the cave is closed up at the Forest Reserve houses. You will come to an abandoned community where you park and really pay attention to the small signs guiding you down the path to the cave. We were the only people there and there would be zero help if anyone got hurt or needed assistance so bring lots of water and your first aid supplies and wear good shoes. After a 20 minute walk through some very muddy stretches you get to the cave and your mind will be blown by the sight of the entrance. It is pretty well lit but very humid inside but be careful on the rocks heading down to the and bar in the middle as it is very slippery 4 stars only due to access and lack of signage

They are paving the roads all the way up to this point. They have already gotten to point where the roads have been smoothed out so any vehicle can get to this point. You may need to walk the last 20 minutes but it's not difficult and well worth it. I wouldn't drive past this point even if it's open because the last part can be treacherous but hey it's free!

This was another awesome free spot, we went after some rain but luckily no big deal. We had 2 wheel drive and got to the new slightly before entrance parking due to flood issues. We check out every cave available but truth be told on at the bottom was the best by a lot. See my photos of final cave, probably best to go early of late to avoid crowds.

Awesome little cave, and an easy hike to get there. Good place for the little ones if they couldn't do the larger cave tours!

Super underrated caves with stalactites and a must do if you’re in the area. You will need a 4x4 to get to the trailhead which goes all the way to the caves. When I went, the road was closed about 1.5 km from the caves due to muddy conditions and you have to walk this stretch but it’s an easy walk. I was the only person here with no cell service so keep that in mind. When you get there there’s picnic tables and a washroom. There’s also a “nature trail” but it wasn’t too well maintained and above my risk tolerance. I also heard a howler monkey for the first time and was kinda scared because I had no idea what that was and I was alone 💀

So cool! Spent an hour or so exploring the cave. There were only two other people there when we arrived in late morning, and they were leaving as we came in. A couple of larger groups came as we were leaving, but we basically had the cave to ourselves. There are other caves and sites in the area and some hiking trails, which we did not do as we weren’t prepared for it, but I think we could have spent the better part of the day there had we wanted to. The road in wasn’t the greatest. We had a Jeep and navigated the deep ruts without issue, but I think a smaller vehicle would struggle to get in and might be in trouble if it rained.

We got here late and we wish we had arrived earlier because it was such a cool place to swim and/or relax!! It’s easy to get to and the views are amazing. Water shoes or sandals will be useful as some rocks are very slippery.

Blanconeaux was a dream vacation, with Mayan/Spanish gracious staff and gourmet meals. Their tall thatched roof cottages and stone steps within this tropical resort bordered a healthy river and waterfall. Horses, buggy & cart to rainforest, driver to market and airport pickup was charming and a blessing.

Amazing place to go camping in Belize. Just ensure you bring mosquito repellent and enough warm clothing. It gets really cold at night and into the morning. There’s a lot of beautiful rivers and scenic routes.

Super cool scenery and little cold water.. water is so clear.. sand in the middle.. just wonderful.. u need to get ready for a hike and walk on the stairs which some nails

What an adventure! Make sure you spend a few nights in the area at one of the beautiful resorts. Bring wheels because there is a lot to explore! Very drivable and safe. Make sure you have a full tank and some backup fuel for your adventure.

Many nice stuff here, Rio Frio Cave, Rio on Pools, Caracol, Big Rock falls, 1000ft falls and many more. Driving is recommend only with a SUV, Caracol only with an additional guide, better would be a guided tour if you are not familiar with the area. Very limited mobile phone reception, downloading Google maps for navigation is advisable. Also in the area are done luxurious resorts but better check them out for yourself.

What a beautiful drive and great road up to Rio of pools. There are changing huts and bathrooms. The water is cool and refreshing and there are plenty of places to have a picnic. We weren't prepared to swim, but we waded and will definitely co.e to swim next time. Such a hidden gem.

The road to Rio On Pools is still under construction (as of February 2025), but it’s safe and easy to drive. Parking is a bit tight, and some road edges have holes, so be cautious. The walking path is clear and easy to navigate. Changing rooms are well-maintained and seem mostly clean, though the toilets are unfortunately quite dirty: something that depends on visitors being considerate (leave them as you’d like to find them). Despite this, Rio On Pools is spacious, offering plenty of room to swim, walk around, relax, and even stand under a small waterfall for a refreshing massage or great photos.

OMG. Beautiful place. The kids enjoyed it. A bit rocky but it's manageable. Take you own food and drinks. It's an all day outing. Love it

Wow, this place was awesome and free. Newer highway made it ultra easy. Wish we brought camping gear to camp near or along highway. Everything about this area was awesome. If you see my photos and want to go there just head down river, but be careful. Some rocks are slippery, especially after rains.

Beautiful spot, with a small waterfall, and many little pools to swim or wade in. Change rooms, didn't use the washroom facilities. Please take your garbage with you!!

Took about 45 minutes from San Ignacio by private car. The place is nice and secluded. Honestly I expected a bit more. The water was VERY brown supposedly from the recent rains. The rocks that are under water are EXTREMELY slippery with algae! I hurt my wrist slightly trying to brace myself moving thru the different pools. Overall I would think twice about coming back unless I knew in advance the water conditions. There are areas where you can put out a blanket and have a picnic. Entrance and parking is free.

There has been a lot of work done to this park in the mast few years. Now this has become a fantastical and beautiful place. To hear the not so distant roar of the waterfalls and rapids is really pacifying. And then to feel the cool breeze that is gently whistling through the trees overhead. While a songbird gently sings it song. It really does feel like you have accidentally walked into a small corner of heaven. I would highly recommend this as a picnic spot for the family or a small group. I hope everyone will remain respectful of this gorgeous place and that the maintenance staff will keep up with this wonderful park.

Great place to visit when your in the Cayo District. Bring your swim suit and remember to pack yourself a lunch. There are change rooms and a nice picnic area. Th picnic area has a BBQ just make sure to extinguish the fire completely before leaving.

Please note that I am rating the journey to get there, NOT the scenery. We tried reaching the place but got lost, there are no signs or directions along the road to indicate you are going the right way, or how close you are. It seems the only safe way to get there is with a experienced tour guide or with extra amounts of gasoline to keep driving till you find it or not.

Excellent area to get away and enjoy nature, view was great.

Wow! What a huge improvement. My wife and I visited in May 2024 and it was horrible. The road was nearly impassable, the facilities were embarrassing, and there was trash everywhere. We visited again yesterday with our son who is visiting from the states. We figured we would walk from wherever the road got too bad. To our surprise we were able to drive all the way to the park, there was a very friendly and welcoming young man there to greet us and tell us about all if the improvements, and they are cutting a new nature trail that has spectacular views. All the buildings are freshly painted. There are parking lots. There is no trash and, even though we are not Belizean’s ourselves, we felt a bit of pride that such a beautiful place is being taken care of and improved. Great job!

Awesome spot, IF you can get there. Despite having a 4WD truck with decent clearance and having a good amount of off road driving experience, we decided to turn around, mainly because in the 20-30 minutes we were on the dirt road going to the falls, we saw NO ONE ELSE, so if we got stuck, it was going to be an issue. We ended up seeing it with a guide from Hidden Valley Ranch. When we did actually get there, again, we were the only people there. It was beautiful. If they improve the road, it would be a lot better and I still don't see it getting too crowded considering how far out of the way it is.

Long drive through a well maintained dirt and gravel road, but worth the view if you love waterfalls

Great view of the falls. The main road is now paved, but the last 10 miles is dirt and rock, very rough in spots. Definitely need higher clearance vehicle. Overall well worth the drive.

Wow. Simply breathtaking. The views are fantastic. But I wouldn’t attempt this in a regular car. Roads were way too treacherous. If it’s raining turn around. Preserving the land is great. But it’s really hard to get there and back without a 4-wheel vehicle.

Easy drive from Belize city or the airport. $5 to enter for tourists. I recommend you get a guide to get the interesting side of the story. The museum is before the site entrance and it's free. You can climb on any of the pyramids just ensure you keep them intact and preserve them. Watch your step as it is steep and also super slippery when wet. It's mind boggling how old these are! Recommend highly!

The most MUST DO thing in Belize. We did it with my two little siblings (13 and 16) and they had a blast. You have to book with a registered guide (I recommend Limpkin tours). You drive out there to the ranger station, hike out to the cave (crossing a river 3 times), swim into the cave, hike up into the cave through water (deepest at chest level), then take your shoes off as you explore the upper chamber. Truly a fantastic experience and the reverence you feel exploring this Mayan holy site is amazing.

This was worth the trip to Belize. Our guide Dimas was awesome! This is the real deal, you will be climbing wet rocks and need to keep your balance in and out of the water. The only safety measures are a helmet and your judgement, plus the guide's first aid and emergency equipment. Belize doesn't allow any type of cameras because some a couple idiot tourists dropped them on top of skulls causing obvious permanent damage and another one stepped on a human bone trying to get a better angle of another skull.

This is an amazing experience... if you are fit and thin. You will have an absolutely great time if you: likely are older than 16 (or well over 48 inches), confident swimmer, confident on slippery rocks, OK with tight spaces, agile and nimble, adventurous and curious. The creek crossings prior to the cave are a good test, but only of swimming not claustrophobia. Things I wish I had known: you only bring a pair of dry socks which the guide puts in their dry bag. Nothing else. No phone, no bug spray, nothing except your bathing suit, sturdy closed toe, back strapped sandals like Keens, a water shirt. Pro tip: wear neoprene reef gloves to protect the stalagtites and have a little extra grip. You must have a guide, you must book days or weeks in advance.

Such a great cave tour. Amazing to see the attracts still in place, as found. You can no longer take cameras in which is understandable since tourists dropping cameras caused major damage. You must go with an authorized guide.

HIGHLY recommend doing this! My husband and I are very well traveled and have been fortunate to participate in amazing adventures spanning over six continents. We both agree that the ATM Cave is definitely one of our top, most unique experiences! We absolutely loved it! We don't have pictures, because there's no cameras allowed. This actually ended up being a great thing for a couple reasons. One, it's kind of cool to live in the moment and experience something that only lives in your mind. Two, when you do this tour, you'll see there are actual human skulls that have been damaged by people dropping their dang phones on them! So ridiculous. Please don't skip this adventure. While there are some tight-ish spaces, all of these spaces have huge open ceilings. No tight enclosed spaces. Be sure you have a moderate level of fitness. Think of being a kid and exploring rocks and rivers, etc. You'll need to climb and balance, etc. Do it - you won't regret it!

Unbelievable experience in a one of a kind mayan cave. The formations all along the cave are truly spectacular and the mayan pottery and skeletons are quite fascinating to see and realize that they’ve been there for over a millennium.

Roger Hale abandoned this business in Belize, while cleaning out the kitchen, all his product was moldy, and he was serving it to his customers see photos

Stopped here to learn all about the chocolate making process. They are generous with their samples and the Mayan chocolate making experience is really unique. We ordered a blended caffe latte and a pineapple coconut banana smoothie - something I really appreciated was they had us sample our drinks to ensure we liked it before pouring it into a glass for us to enjoy. We got to meet the owner, Rodger, and visit with him for a little bit. He took us around the property and showed us some of the process from plant to chocolate. I’d recommend stopping by here if you’re in the area or passing through!

Great unique experience! The owner, Roger, gave us a tour of the property pointing out and explaining the various medicinal plants. Also showed us various fruit trees so that was nice to get to see close up. We got to sample a few teas made on-site, as well as sample several different flavoured chocolates. I'm not even a huge chocolate person and I really enjoyed them! Then we got to participate in the final stages of making the cacao (chocolate) edible. So that was unique! It also gave us a great appreciation for the amount of work (multiple steps but also physical exertion) that goes into making chocolate edible. We got to eat what we made as well which was delicious! This place has lots of treats you can buy, like chocolate snacks and teas. They also have a bar area where you can sit and drink a smoothie or other beverage, made on site, or order to go. Highly recommend experiencing this place! We didn't make a reservation but you can to ensure the tour time you want and to make sure they are open (cause you never know). Or just show up to get something to eat or to buy snacks as you're driving by. They have a parking lot with plenty of space for large vehicles, as well as restrooms on-site. Wear bug spray if the bugs tend to like you since the tour and this facility are in the jungle. Minimal walking required, but some slight inclines here and there so just be aware.

Be sure to stop on your way through. Roger is a wealth of knowledge and his chocolate offerings are truly fantastic. His story is inspiring too.

We had a great tour where we got to see how they made chocolate the traditional Mayan way. The ladies were lovely and answered so many questions about the history and what they were doing. The chocolate was was delicious

This was the most extraordinary and educational tour in making chocolate the Mayan way. We got to make and taste chocolate from the cocoa bean into a traditional Mayan chocolate drink. Bebelin was a delightful tour guide and we had such fun seeing the plants, flowers and trees on the tour. She let us try our hand winnowing and grinding the beans into the most delicious chocolate!! It's a must do if you are in the area.

Do the chocolate making tour! Eat a homemade tamale! Have a wonderful time and enjoy this eco- friendly chocolate shop nestled in the jungle. This is a must do stop along the hummingbird highway!

Great place to cool off after hiking St Herman's Cave and it's trails. Your ticket for the Blue Hole works for the hiking trails. You'll need a guide to trek deep into the cave, but you can walk into the first 100m and see a huge stalctite.

Stopped here to kill some time. Awesome place with excellent staff. Did the cave trail first. Short hike to an amazing cave, huge ceiling entrance. The cave was much bigger than expected, well worth checking out. I did the blue hole after. Short trail to the area and it is really cool. Beatiful jungle and birds and the water felt fantastic after the hike.

Very easy to get to. Refreshing and clear water year around. Beautiful cave, so bring a mask and snorkel. Up the way is an easy hike to a huge cave so bring flashlight or headlight. All very easy terrain and short walks from the parking lots. Getting there, you get to travel the Humming bird highway. Very cheap to get access to the national park A must

St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park is a gem for travelers seeking Belize’s raw, natural beauty without the bustle of large crowds. Nestled in the lush Cayo District, the park offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by dense tropical forest, bird calls, and the soothing sound of rushing water. Its centerpiece, the sapphire-colored inland “Blue Hole” swimming area, feels like a hidden oasis—perfect for cooling off after exploring the nearby trails or the St. Herman’s Cave system.

The experience was incredible. We also did the cave guided tour and it was good. The cost is 50 US$ per person.

Did the crystal cave (mountain cow cave) and it was quite spectacular once getting to the wonderland region of the cave. Don't make my mistake of using up all the batteries on your action camera before getting there! It is about a 1 hour hike up the mountain, then you go into the crystal cave which is slippery with mud and you have to carefully watch your step as you navigate the cave. Not for the faint of heart, you will have to squeeze through some tight areas and a fall could easily cause severe injury. Also make sure you apply bug spray before hiking the mountain and after returning to the mouth of the cave. The mosquitos are insane here, I got more than 60 bites, which is the only reason why I am not giving this attraction 5/5.

Amazing time at crystal Cave highly recommend but you need some level of fitness and not be claustrophobic. It wasn't hard but it took us three hours of climbing, crawling and scrambling. 100% recommend!

Visited St. Herman's Cave of the Belize Audubon Society enroute to Belize City. Didn't know anything about it prior to the site visit. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the site. Seeing the stalactites, stalagmites and columns/pillar brought back the geography lessons. Interesting site.

Nice relaxing tubing experience in the cave. Friendly, pleasant guide Kirsten. Like everyone else has said, bug spray and then some extra bug spray. Take the bug spray with you for when you come back out of the cave for some will inevitably wash off. There were swarms of mosquitoes, never seen anything like it and I've been to what I thought were mosquito infested places. Great experience though, loved it.

About a mile hike inside an amazing, and still forming cave eco system. As expected, incredibly humid and warm, please bring plenty of water. Your clothes, should will get muddy. Part of the fun. There are a lot of stalagmites in the cave, along a river (so be careful). The formations on the roof and sides are inspiring (bring the brightest flash light you can afford, but also in some parts turn off all the lights and let the darkness and salience envelope you). You phone in Night Shot mode should be able to take good pictures.

Quite deep hole. Very dark which is excellent. There are guides to go deeper, but we went as far as you can without and it was well in.

A short walk through a hot, steamy jungle, and some steps to go up and over and you are into the cave. The entrance fee to just walk a few hundred feet into the cave is cheap but the experience is underwhelming. The options is to go cave rafting through the caves but the price skyrockets immensely. All in all, it's an average cave with an average experience.

At Herman’s cave and Blue Hole national park are a great place to visit. It is 1 ticket for the 2 costing 10 BZD. You can only go so far in the cave without a guide. We only realised this when we got there as no one informed us.

Really cool cave that has flowing water inside! We hiked pretty far back into the cave to the point where you could not see a thing, total darkness! It was awesome! We saw fruit bats, wolf spiders, scorpion spiders and leaf cutter ants. The mosquitos weren’t bad inside of the cave, but they were pretty thick in the jungle just outside the cave, so don’t forget your spray! 😊👍

We booked an excursion through Celebrity Cruise Line and this was one of the most spectacular trips ever! Our tour guide Shanna aka Shanna Banana was AMAZING! Her personality and her energy really made this experience even more exciting and memorable! She was so informative and really took her time to answer questions! I can’t wait to visit Belize again!

We booked this excursion through our cruise line. This was an amazing choice! Carilo was the best guide to the cave! Our main tour guy was SLIM, cannot say enough good things about him! The tour was filled with so much information, and nature, and after a little hike we were able to tube through a cave river. Afterwards we had an amazing lunch, acres to lockers/bathrooms/dressing rooms and even shopped a bit!

Our group took the cave tubing adventure via a cruise ship shore excursion. Expect about an hour drive from the cruise ship port to the Eco park outpost. Once there, we transferred from our nice, comfortable air conditioned motorcoach to... the remains of a school bus. The good news was our school bus journey was only about 5 minutes long. We were then dropped off at the Chukka Eco-Adventure Outpost. The outpost features a souvenir shop, a couple places to buy both alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages, and some food options (our ship excursion included lunch: a chicken thigh, some beans and rice, and a bit of coleslaw). I would have given them 5 stars, but I subtracted one for the straightout price gouging on the alcohol: a single Beliken was $8 USD. A daiquiri was $16. Make the price more reasonable and I would have had three beers, not one. Anyway... After having a post-bus break, we met our guide, grabbed our tubes, helmets, and vests, and started the hike to the river. According to my watch, the hike was 1.1 miles. Expect uneven surfaces, roots, rocks, and stairs during the hike, with some climbing and descending. You really need water shoes with good soles. Once at the river, our guide tied everyone's tubes together, got us into the water, and then led us into the cave. I am an experienced spelunker and cave diver, and this was the largest cave I've been in. Gliding across the surface of the river, I watched the stalagmites pass by overhead, water dripping silently from the ceiling, illuminated with my helmet's flashlight. I spotted an occasional bat overhead, a few birds. We passed a couple cenotes, giving glimpses of the jungle outside. After about a mile of sedate floating, we made our way back out of the cave and to our exit. We then walked about 200 yards back to the outpost where there were changing rooms and, as we were told many times by the DJ, drinks we could take with us on the bus back to the ship. Overall, it was a very enjoyable excursion. IF YOU ARE GOING ON THIS WHILE ON A CRUISE, I strongly suggest doing it as a ship's excursion. It may cost a bit more, but the trip to and from the outpost is made on two-lane roads; if there is a crash, and you are in your own, your ship may leave you behind.

My family had an incredible experience cave tubing and zip lining. The staff were incredibly professional and we always felt safe and well taken care of. Keith, our guide was very knowledgeable about Belizean and Mayan history as well as the plants and animals in the rain forest.

We had a GREAT day on a Celebrity cruise excursion. We zip-lined, floated through a cave in a river, and rode an ATV(?) through the rain forest. Lunch was included. Strenuous climb to start ziplining and a long walk carrying your tube to start floating, so not recommended for elderly. Alvero was a WONDERFUL Guide!

It's quite a distance from the cruise port, but we really enjoyed the 3 tours. We went ziplining, rode Atvs, and tubed through the caves. You had to buy a locker to store your belongings, and rent or buy water shoes. They did provide a meal and punch, but no water during the excursion, highly advise to bring your own stuff.

We had a great experience with the cave tubing and zip lining. The drive out was fun Lenny gave us lots of information and made us laugh so we enjoyed the ride there. Lunch was also included. Thank you so much for a wonderful day!