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Actun Tunichil Muknal

Cave in Belize

Photo: Peter Andersen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Actun Tunichil Muknal (often abbreviated as the ATM) is a cave formation in the Cayo region of Belize.

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Getting there

Although the cave is relatively close to San Ignacio, the only road leading out of the town to the site is a bumpy and rural road that crosses a part of the Mopan River.

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Getting around

The reserve is explored entirely as part of the organized tour. Vehicles travel along a winding dirt road from the George Price Highway to the visitor area, after which participants continue on foot.

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UnderstandThe Actun Tunichil Muknal (literally translated as "Cave of the Stone Sepulcher") is a relatively recent discovery and can be considered to be more of an eco-tourist destination rather than a traditional caving…

Get inAlthough the cave is relatively close to San Ignacio, the only road leading out of the town to the site is a bumpy and rural road that crosses a part of the Mopan River.

Fees and permitsActun Tunichil Muknal cannot be visited independently.

Get aroundThe reserve is explored entirely as part of the organized tour. Vehicles travel along a winding dirt road from the George Price Highway to the visitor area, after which participants continue on foot.

SeeThe cave’s natural attractions include its underground river, sculpted limestone walls, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone curtains and large chambers.

DoThe principal activity is the guided ATM cave expedition, combining rainforest hiking, river crossings, swimming, scrambling and archaeological interpretation.

BuyThere is no gift store associated with this attraction.

EatAs there are no dining establishments within the preserve; most tours will include a packed lunch, and recommend that you bring along a water bottle and snacks.

DrinkBring drinking water for the journey, although bulky bottles and backpacks may have to remain at the visitor area or in the vehicle.

SleepActun Tunichil Muknal is normally visited as a day excursion, and there is no public visitor lodging at the cave.

Stay safeAs with any cave tour, the best way to remain safe is to comply with guide instructions and to keep with your group, refraining from exploring areas by yourself.

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