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Belize Cave Adventure Tour

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Nohoch Che'en
Cave

Price

Price varies by location - Can be done during a transfer.

Difficulty / Requirement

Moderate - Walking and Climbing

What's included

Guide, Entrance Fee, Round Trip Transportation, Water, and Gears. (Half day tour).

What to bring

Towel, Swimsuit, Extra Dry Clothes, Bug Spray, Personal Water Shoes (or rent onsite for $3 USD), and a Phone Pouch if you plan to take your phone into the Cave.

Nohoch Cheʼen Cave

Nohoch Cheʼen, also known as Caves Branch, is one of Belize’s most popular cave systems, offering an unforgettable cave tubing and spelunking experience. This vast network of limestone caves, carved by the Caves Branch River, is surrounded by lush jungle and was once considered a sacred gateway to the Maya underworld, Xibalba. Today, it is a top destination for adventure seekers looking to float through ancient caves, explore hidden chambers, and witness stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Things to Do at Nohoch Cheʼen

Cave Tubing Through the Maya Underworld: The highlight of Nohoch Cheʼen is its relaxing yet adventurous cave tubing experience, where visitors float on an inner tube through a series of dark, mystical caves.
Explore Ancient Maya Artifacts: Inside the caves, archaeologists have discovered ceremonial artifacts, pottery, and altars, offering a glimpse into Maya religious practices.
Hike Through the Jungle: Before reaching the caves, visitors take a scenic hike through tropical forests, home to exotic birds, howler monkeys, and lush vegetation.
Kayaking for a More Active Experience: For those looking for a faster-paced adventure, kayaking through the cave system provides an exhilarating way to navigate the river.
Ziplining: Elevate your cave adventure by gliding high above the jungle canopy on a thrilling zipline ride, combining adrenaline, breathtaking views, and unforgettable excitement!

The Journey to Nohoch Cheʼen

From Belize City: Nohoch Cheʼen is located about 1 hour west of Belize City along the George Price Highway, making it a convenient and popular day-trip destination.
From San Ignacio: The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours, offering a scenic drive through the lush Belizean countryside.

Upon arrival, visitors take a 30-minute jungle hike to the cave entrance before starting their tubing or kayaking adventure.

History and Significance

Nohoch Cheʼen was an important site for the ancient Maya, who believed caves were portals to Xibalba, the underworld. Maya priests and rulers used these caves for ceremonies, sacrifices, and rituals, leaving behind pottery, fire pits, and skeletal remains. Today, visitors can still see archaeological evidence of these sacred practices while floating through the serene, cathedral-like caverns.

Nearby Attractions

St. Herman’s Cave – Another beautiful cave system in Blue Hole National Park, perfect for spelunking.

Belize Zoo – Located along the highway, this unique zoo features rescued Belizean wildlife such as jaguars, tapirs, and toucans.

Location to your destination

Testimonials

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Nelson Maya Adventures ( shuttles and tours)

4.8

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MoeNight 21

2 months ago

I had a great experience with them. Highly recommended

Hossein Siadat

3 months ago

We got shuttle service from Belize airport to Guatemala and back to Belize airport. Extremely happy with the service, all of the drivers were friendly and kind. The service was exceptional. Jasmin was the coordinator and she was awsome and helpful.
If you get the service with them you will love it.

Shawnya Arthur

12 months ago

The best tour ever. From all the assistance Yasmin provided at booking to the actual activities top tier. We enjoyed the Mayan Ruins, ATV & Cave tubing. Our guide was a wealth of information regarding the Mayan Culture and Belizean culture. Warm, friendly and professional company.

Grant Welsh

12 months ago

We arranged multiple pickups and drop offs as well as a trip into Mexico to see Chichen Itza during a weeklong visit to Belize. The drivers were very good, on time and helpful. When in Belize there was constant communication and updates regarding our times etc. and our goals were met and our trip was great. Thanks to everyone at Nelson Maya Adventures for a great vacation.

PMA Wave

1 year ago

Private Transfer from Belize City (Water Taxi Terminal) to Belmopan

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Our private transfer from Belize City to Belmopan was absolutely smooth and comfortable. Upon arrival at the Water Taxi Terminal, we were warmly greeted.

The vehicle was clean, air-conditioned and very comfortable—an excellent relief after the boat ride. Our driver was not only punctual but also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He shared interesting insights about Belize, its culture.

The ride itself was relaxed and safe. The driver maintained a smooth pace and drove very professionally, making us feel secure at all times.

Overall, this was the perfect choice for anyone looking for a hassle-free and comfortable transfer from Belize City to Belmopan. I highly recommend this service and would use it again without hesitation!

Jeriva Traylor

2 years ago

We went on the Lamanai tour and had an amazing experience! Our driver, Anthony, met us at the ferry and took us to the boat landing. There we boarded our boat and took the river to Lamanai. Our boat captain and tour guide, Brenda, was incredible. Her knowledge about the river, her community, and the Lamanai ruins made our tour so enjoyable. She was able to answer questions and provide us with a deeply enriching experience. After a delicious lunch (stewed chicken, rice and beans, coleslaw, and chips and pico de gallo) and some time at the museum and gift shops, we headed back to the boat landing where our driver awaited to take us back the the ferry. All in all, excellent day!

Ryan Wright

3 years ago

By far one of the best tour companies in Belize , we opted to book with them not only the AMT caving tour but also the shuttles from bc to San ignassio then San ignassio to Hopkins and then back to BC. We tried other shuttles but came up short either over charging or had sub par vehicle. Nelson maya had safe vehicals and Chris our driver drove very safe.

The staff where always amazing and Jasmine who booked everything was always checking in the night before to let us know we where booked the next day

The ATM cave tour is a must do if you come to Belize and are a adventurous person. I work as a firefighter professionally and on the tour I saw the tour guide was very experienced. He knew how to manage people even when they where either scared or nervous about some of the situations in the cave.

Highly recommend

Belize Cave Adventure Tour