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While Sightseeing in San Ignacio you should visit the Western Belize Caves, San Ignacio. The capital of the Cayo District is the town of San Ignacio. Cayo is also the largest district in the country. The Western Belize Caves, San Ignacio are one of the biggest attractions in the region.

The Western Belize Caves, San Ignacio features a number of caves and some of the famous ones are Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, Barton Creek Cave and Che Chem Ha Cave.

Actun Tunichil Muknal The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave has pathways which were used by the Mayans which you can follow and step back in history. While visiting this cave see the spectacular jungle, trek across rivers and remote jungle trails. The cave has burial chambers with calcified remains. There are also ceremonial vessels and other cultural artifacts used by the Mayans centuries ago. You can visit this cave by taking a guide. This Western Belize Cave is situated 45 minutes driving distance from San Ignacio which is followed by a 45 minutes nature hike.

Barton Creek Cave Another one of the Western Belize Caves, San Ignacio is the Barton Creek Cave. This remote underground water cave system can be explored in a canoe with powerful spotlights. These caves are believed to be used by the Mayans for ritual ceremonies. While traveling through this cave you can see skeletal remains, large and colorful formations and other cultural artifacts left behind by the Mayans. The whole distance from the cave’s entrance to the stopping point is about a mile.

The Che Chem Ha Cave The Che Chem Ha Cave is another popular cave amongst the Western Belize Caves, San Ignacio. This cave was used by the Mayans as a ceremonial center for their after-life, blood letting rituals as well as a storehouse for grain. There are different levels in the cave. At these levels you can see pristine artifacts, large pottery vessels with paintings and other distinct markings. There is also a chamber containing artifacts used in performing ritualized ceremonies. Just 5 minutes walking distance from the entrance of the The Che Chem Ha Cave is the Chechem Hah Falls. Other Western Belize Caves in San Ignacio are Caves Branch, Rio Frio Cave and St. Herman's Cave.

The Western Belize Caves, San Ignacio are one of the favorite Tourist Attractions in San Ignacio.

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