If you are looking for a great adventure that you can surely enjoy, you must visit Guatemala and have it listed to those great adventure destinations that you plan to go to. You will be able to enjoy various caves and diving spots that will not only excite you but allow you to be one with nature.
The Caves
Guatemala has one of the most complex and beautiful cave systems in Central America. Ranging from the world famous caves of the Candelaria Caves National Park, where you can enter the 'Tzul Tacc' chamber which is over 200 meters long, 60 meters high and 30 meters wide. Plus, there are all types for all levels. For instance, kids and novices can climb into like the Hun Nal Yen Cave, part of the Ecological Park Hun Nal Ye, and for hard-core spelunkers that can continue to discover new chambers and other hidden wonders deep inside Lanquín Caves.
However, no matter the ability or depth of the cave, travelers will be in for a mystical surprise. The ancient Maya have always considered caves, Ch´e´en, as sacred places which represented the entrance to Xibalbá, the underworld. Practically all Mayan cities and ceremonial sites are located near caves and have entrances to them from the Temples. The discovery of the Naj Tunich Caves have solidified this fact. In 1979 archeologists uncovered a whole underground world full of artwork, artifacts, and tombs. To this day, the modern day Maya still practice their traditions and rituals in these underground worlds. Keep your eyes open because you are sure to find proof of ancient ceremonial rites and sacrifices, and todays!
Naj Tunich
Candelaria Caves
Lanquín Caves
Ak'Tun Kan Caves
Kan' Ba Caves
Rey Marcos Caves
The Mine Caves (La Cueva de las Minas)
Cueva de Las Pinturas
Tres Entradas Caves
Hun Nal Ye
Cueva de las Chinches
B'omb'il Pek
Juliq'
Ixobel Cave
Echoeing Cave
Santo Domingo
Pusilá
San Miguel, Jobonché, Jovelte
Petexbatún Area Caves
The Diving Spots
In Guatemala, unlike the rest of Central America, diving is a completely unique experience. Imagine diving in a high altitude (1560m), fresh water volcanic crater lake. Since it is a collapsed volcanic cone, there are many bizarre geological formations and places where hot water goes directly into the lake.
What you'll see:
* Volcanic rock formations
* A fault line where you'll plunge your hands into hot volcanic mud
* A vertical swim-through
* Sunken trees
* An abundance of fish, crabs and plant life
The Iguana Perdida, located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, provides experienced and certified PADI instructors for all your fun dives which are guided by a dive master.
Rumor has it that deep in the lake, in one of its many unexplored, underwater tunnels lives a sea creature older than the Loch Ness. Maybe you'll get lucky and have a close encounter.
You can even get your open water PADI certification here!
The Caves
Guatemala has one of the most complex and beautiful cave systems in Central America. Ranging from the world famous caves of the Candelaria Caves National Park, where you can enter the 'Tzul Tacc' chamber which is over 200 meters long, 60 meters high and 30 meters wide. Plus, there are all types for all levels. For instance, kids and novices can climb into like the Hun Nal Yen Cave, part of the Ecological Park Hun Nal Ye, and for hard-core spelunkers that can continue to discover new chambers and other hidden wonders deep inside Lanquín Caves.
However, no matter the ability or depth of the cave, travelers will be in for a mystical surprise. The ancient Maya have always considered caves, Ch´e´en, as sacred places which represented the entrance to Xibalbá, the underworld. Practically all Mayan cities and ceremonial sites are located near caves and have entrances to them from the Temples. The discovery of the Naj Tunich Caves have solidified this fact. In 1979 archeologists uncovered a whole underground world full of artwork, artifacts, and tombs. To this day, the modern day Maya still practice their traditions and rituals in these underground worlds. Keep your eyes open because you are sure to find proof of ancient ceremonial rites and sacrifices, and todays!
Naj Tunich
Candelaria Caves
Lanquín Caves
Ak'Tun Kan Caves
Kan' Ba Caves
Rey Marcos Caves
The Mine Caves (La Cueva de las Minas)
Cueva de Las Pinturas
Tres Entradas Caves
Hun Nal Ye
Cueva de las Chinches
B'omb'il Pek
Juliq'
Ixobel Cave
Echoeing Cave
Santo Domingo
Pusilá
San Miguel, Jobonché, Jovelte
Petexbatún Area Caves
The Diving Spots
In Guatemala, unlike the rest of Central America, diving is a completely unique experience. Imagine diving in a high altitude (1560m), fresh water volcanic crater lake. Since it is a collapsed volcanic cone, there are many bizarre geological formations and places where hot water goes directly into the lake.
What you'll see:
* Volcanic rock formations
* A fault line where you'll plunge your hands into hot volcanic mud
* A vertical swim-through
* Sunken trees
* An abundance of fish, crabs and plant life
The Iguana Perdida, located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, provides experienced and certified PADI instructors for all your fun dives which are guided by a dive master.
Rumor has it that deep in the lake, in one of its many unexplored, underwater tunnels lives a sea creature older than the Loch Ness. Maybe you'll get lucky and have a close encounter.
You can even get your open water PADI certification here!
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