Barton Creek and Butterfly Farm Tour

Barton Creek and Butterfly Farm Tour

The Barton Creek Tour is good for people of all ages. You’ll get go caving in a canoe and see Mennonites, Maya ruins, and some stunning Belize jungle. It also includes a visit to Green Hills Butterfly Farm, which is research orientated. The main flight area makes it possible to study interactions between different butterfly species.

Featured in:Cave Exploration, Species Exhibits, Barton Creek Cave
Duration:
9 hrs
Available Days:
Every day
Schedule:
8:00 AM
Hotel Transport Included
Mobile Ticket Included
Offered in English, Spanish

Barton Creek passes through a remote underground water cave system in a canoe. While canoeing through the cave, see large and colorful formations, skeletal remains, and other cultural artifacts left behind by the Maya centuries ago. It is believed that the Mayas once used this cave for ritual burials.

A checklist to the butterflies of Belize was produced at Green Hills Butterfly Farm and a field guide to the butterflies of Belize is in preparation. In addition, there is ongoing research in other known in Belize for their environmental and ecological studies. Much attention is also devoted to conservation activities.

Attraction Visited

Barton Creek Cave

Barton Creek Cave is one of the most fascinating wet caves in Belize. A tour of Barton Creek Cave involves gently paddling a two-man canoe across the cave’s still water, guided only by headlamps that light up the intricate stalactites and stalagmites that make up the limestone walls. It is one of the few wet caves in Belize where exploring doesn’t require swimming or tubing. Please note that the cave ceiling is quite low in places, and all visitors should be comfortable in dark.

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What to Bring

Hat, sunscreen, water, insect repellant, camera,binoculars, and raingear if needed Dress: Short or long pants and sturdy footwear, sleeve lengths are optional

What's included

Transportation, equipment, guide, lunch, entrance fee

Transportation

Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.

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