Visit one of
the World's 9
Most Unusual
Cave Destinations
That's according to Treehugger.com, formerly Mother Nature Network:
"This cave, once inhabited by ancient Mayan civilizations and used as a burial place, is also an important archeological site. It is this unique history and Barton's amazing rock formations that make it one of the more interesting of all of Central America’s underground attractions...Tour companies offer guided canoe cruises through the cave. Truly adventurous travelers can swim in the cave's waters. The unusual nature of these underground waterways makes Barton an attractive caving option, but it is the cave's spectacular domed chambers that earn it a place alongside the world's best cave destinations."
Barton Creek Cave and Mike's Place are located on the Bogaert family's sustainable farm. Nestled in the mountainous jungle of Cayo District, the property is entirely powered by solar and hydro. Almost all of the organically grown food served in Barton Creek Cafe is locally sourced within the surrounding community and within Belize.
Mike's Place is the the perfect Basecamp for your Belize Jungle Adventure. The property includes lodging options, Barton Creek Cafe, our world-famous restaurant, Barton Creek Cave, the Zip Line, and Rock Climbing.
Belize's
Jungle Adventures
You've seen adventure in the movies. It's your turn to live it!
- Explore deep into the Mayan Underworld by canoe
- Wade through passages in an Underground River to Boldly Go Where Most Have Never Gone Before
- Scale jungle cliffs on our rock-climbing course
- Or soar through the Mayan Heavens by zip line...
- Better yet, live out the Indiana Jones (TM) or Lara Croft in you by planning a multi-day adventure and experience it ALL!
The Barton Creek Cave, a cathedral-like wet cave discovered by Peace Corps volunteers in 1970, is located on the Bogaert family farm and is one of the most popular tour destinations in the Cayo District of Belize. It is one of the longest subterranean sites in Belize. Surveying completed in 2002 and 2005 charted at least 5 miles of cave passages, with an additional 4-5 miles yet to be mapped.
Once a Mayan ceremonial cave, aside from pottery shards, jewelry, and other relics, the remains of at least 28 individuals ranging from children to adults were found on the ten natural ledges along the river, all within the first kilometer inside the cave.
As you glide through the cave in a 2-man canoe, you’ll experience the breathtaking, live mineral formations. Listed as #3 in a list of “9 of the World's Most Unusual Cave Destinations,” [https://www.treehugger.com/worlds-most-beautiful-and-unusual-cave-destinations-4862951] by Treehugger.com (formerly the highly regarded Mother Nature Network) Barton Creek Cave it is an amazing experience that everyone - young and mature – will remember forever.
Tours & Pricing
Explore Deep into the Mayan Underworld by Canoe or Soar through the Mayan Heavens by Zip Line...
