Cayo is perhaps not so well known as other parts of Belize, but its profile is rising fast. It is not only the beauty of the region which impresses you but the wealth of activities on offer for people of all ages. Densely forested with gentle hills and fast flowing rivers – the landscape is diverse and rich in wildlife. Caving, tubing, hiking, cycling, horse-riding and birding to name but a few.
Favourites include ‘ATM’ – a trip out to the caves where you wade and swim through dark atmospheric underground caverns, surrounded by sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. The high point are the cathedral like rooms, 1km in, which contain Mayan relics from the days when they would use the place for their rituals – sacrifices of men, women and children to demonstrate their love for the Gods and ensure good fortune stayed on their side. Numerous burnt pottery bowls as well as remains of human skeletons are found throughout – all left in the exact spots where the archaeologists found them – which makes for an authentic and thrilling experience.
The birds and butterflies here are just incredible – here is a beautiful Blue Morpheus butterfly we saw on the caving tour..
We stayed at Ka-Ana hotel and The Lodge at Cha Creek
