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Belize ATM Cave Tour – Explore the Actun Tunichil Muknal with Expert Local Guides

Step into the sacred Maya underworld on an unforgettable guided adventure through the legendary ATM Cave, departing daily from San Ignacio.

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  • Duration: Full-day tour (~8 hours)
  • Difficulty: Moderate (includes swimming, hiking, climbing)
  • Price: $145 USD per person
  • Pickup: From Hotels & Airbnbs
  • Group Size: Small
  • Times: Pickup between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
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Group led by Pacz Tours guide walking in water inside Belize’s ATM Cave, with towering 15-foot ceilings
ATM Cave tour group led by Pacz Tours guide in Belize
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climbing inside the ATM Cave
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Adventurer peeking behind Maya pottery at Belize site
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atm cave-pottery
Pacz Tours guide using a headlamp to illuminate the Crystal Maiden skeleton in the ATM Cave, Belize
Pacz Tours guide lighting up the Crystal Maiden in ATM Cave

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave Tour – San Ignacio’s Ultimate Adventure

Experience Belize’s most legendary cave tour with Pacz Tours, your trusted local guides for over 28 years. The Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave—featured by National Geographic—offers an unforgettable journey through jungle trails, crystal-clear streams, and sacred Maya ceremonial chambers.

Led by our licensed, CPR-certified guides, you’ll hike and swim into the heart of Xibalba, the Maya underworld. Inside, discover ancient artifacts, pottery, and the famous Crystal Maiden—a calcified skeleton untouched for over a thousand years.

  • Explore One of the Top Sacred Caves in the World – Recognized by National Geographic and Travel + Leisure as a must-see destination.
  • See the Famous Crystal Maiden – Witness the sparkling calcified remains of a Maya sacrificial victim, preserved for centuries.
  • Over 1,400 Maya Artifacts – Discover ceremonial pottery, tools, and altars used in ancient rituals deep inside the cave.
  • Swim Into the Cave Entrance – Start your journey with a chest-deep river crossing into the underground world.
  • Adventurous Jungle Hike – Enjoy a 45-minute trek through lush rainforest, with river crossings and wildlife sightings.
  • Natural Beauty + History Combined – Marvel at stunning stalactites and stalagmites while learning about the powerful Maya civilization.

Departure: Between 8:00 AM & 8:30 AM (Pickup from San Ignacio hotels, resorts, Airbnbs. Additional pickup fees may apply for other areas.)

  • 9:00 AM: Arrive at Teakettle Village trailhead.
  • 9:25 AM: Arrive at Parking Lot
  • 9:40 AM: After Gearing up, Start Hiking
  • 10:15 AM: Arrive at Cave Entrance – Tour last about 2.5hours.
  • 12:45 PM: Exit Cave
  • 1:15 PM: Lunch & Restroom at Parking lot (Picnic Lunch provided by Pacz Tours
  • 2:30 PM: Board Van for Departure
  • 3 – 3:30 PM: Arrive in San Ignacio
  • Socks (required inside cave – no shoes allowed in artifact areas)
  • Light hiking shoes
  • Change of clothes
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat & sunglasses
  • Small waterproof bag (optional)
  • No cameras allowed inside the cave to protect cultural heritage
  • Not suitable for children under 5 or those uncomfortable in dark, enclosed, or watery spaces.
  • High requirement: 40 inches or taller 
  • Expect water up to chest height and some rock scrambling.
  • Your guide will assist you every step of the way.

What Makes This Tour Unique?

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Booking Info

  • Price: $145USD per person.
  • Includes: Professional Guide, Transportation, Gear (Helmet & Headlamp, Lifejacket) Lunch and Entrance fees.
  • Departure: Between 8AM & 8:30AM - Pickup from Hotels, Resorts and Airbnbs in or near San Ignacio and other arranged. We do have a pick-up fee some places.
  • Payment Accepted: Cash, Visa or Master Card
  • How To pay: A link will be sent to you for secure online payment.

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Limited spots available – Reserve your ATM Cave Tour today!

FAQs

  • Adventure Seekers – If you love adrenaline, water crossings, and exploring underground worlds, the ATM Cave is your kind of adventure.
  • History & Culture Buffs – Fascinated by ancient civilizations? This tour is an immersive walk into Maya ritual life and archaeology.
  • Travelers Looking for “The Real Belize” – This is not a tourist trap—it’s one of the most authentic and sacred places in the country.
  • Small Group Travelers & Couples – Perfect for those who want a personal, enriching experience led by passionate local guides.
  • Fit and Curious Explorers – You don’t have to be an athlete, but you should be physically capable and open to hiking, climbing, and getting wet.
  • Photographers & Story Collectors – While photos aren’t allowed inside the cave, the memories you make are once-in-a-lifetime—and the journey there is filled with beauty.
  • Not recommended for: Children under 5, guests with mobility issues, or anyone with severe claustrophobia or fear of water.

Participants must be at least 40 inches tall (about 5 years old), comfortable swimming, and able to hike over uneven ground.

Yes. The hike, swimming, and climbing inside the cave require moderate to high fitness. Hydration and breakfast are essential.

Yes. You can meet us at the ATM Cave entrance in Teakettle Village. Transportation can be arranged from Placencia, Hopkins, Belize City, or the water taxi terminal for those coming from San Pedro or Caye Caulker.

You’ll cross chest-high water at the cave’s entrance. Inside, water varies from ankle to waist-deep.

  • Cancellation must be made 48hrs in advanced to received a refund, less 4.5%.
  • Booking made less than 24hours, must be paid in full. Please read our cancellation policy for more information.

Please read our blog post about Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) and other Caves in Belize Cave system:

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Join thousands of travelers who have trusted Pacz Tours for safe, awe-inspiring experiences in Belize’s most sacred cave.

Reserve online or call +501 639-1240.

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Belize ATM Cave Review

We did the ATM tour and it was awesome! Our guide, Brayton(not sure of the spelling)? was excellent. He was very informative and helpful on our adventure. Highly recommend
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