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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.
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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.
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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,” 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.
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