Come and discover the Mayan Ruins in the Toledo District and also experience the underground world.

Beginning at around 8.30am in the morning, a forty five minute drive will take you to the Mayan Ruins of Nim Li Punit, located in Indian Creek Village. Nim Li Punit is a medium sized site from the Maya Classic Period, flourishing from the 5th century AD through the 8th century AD. It consists of structures around three plazas, including several step-pyramids, the tallest being 12.2 meters high. The site has a number of carved stelae illustrating the ancient city's rulers. You will visit the onsite museum with many of the stelae protected there from the Toledo rain. While you walk along ancient structures and stelaes don't forget to stop and enjoy one of the most spectacular views from the site. Nim Li Punit has a large variety of birds so be on the lookout forany wildlife you may encounter.

For lunch you will be going to the beautiful village of Big Falls to enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch at Coleman’s Café. Choose from a variety of local dishes, from curry rice and yellow ginger to rice and beans with baked chicken, pork or beef. After this hearty lunch, you will depart en route to Blue Creek Village. Here you will leave your vehicle behind and experience a beautiful 20 minute walk along the Blue Creek River passing through jungle and crossing a river bed, so be sure to keep your eyes open for iguanas, and a variety of birds. Blue Creek Cave, formed around 200 million years ago, has a river emerging from the mouth of the cave. And this is where you and your guide will jump in to the cool crystal clear water and swim/float inside the cave. You will discover breath taking limestone formations on your journey into the cave and on your float back out.

Blue Creek Cave is a truly unforgettable experience!!!

PRICE:
US$ 95.00 per person (minimum 2)

US$ 75.00 per person (for 4 or more)

This price includes: Head Lamps, lifejackets, transfer to and from hotel, lunch, tour guide, entrance fees, tax inclusive.

TIDE Tours is a subsidiary of the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE), a local environmental organization. You will be satisfied to know that all profit goes towards natural resource conservation and community development.