Caves in Guatemala
Mayans once saw caves as sacred underground passages to the underworld. Upon entering one of Guatemala’s large cave systems, it’s easy to understand this belief—they are dark, enormous, and even a little eerie. Rivers carved out many of Guatemala’s most prominent limestone caves. In some places, you can ride inner tubes through the caves or go spelunking with a flashlight. The caves can be as tall as 200 feet (60 m) and as wide as 100 feet (30 m). They are utterly awe-inspiring.
4 Caves in Guatemala
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Candelaria Caves
The fantastic limestone caves of Candelaria are composed of seven separate caves that are interconnected by the Río Candelaria. The caves are spread across 14 miles (22 km) and have ceilings that reach as high as 200 feet (60 m). Candelaria is one of Central America’s largest cave systems.
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Lanquín Caves
The Lanquín Caves are set just outside the town of Lanquín in Guatemala’s Central Highlands. This limestone cave system is massive and part of the Lanquín Caves National Park.
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Rey Marcos Caves
The Rey Marcos Caves are set just outside the small Q’eqchi’ town of San Juan Chamelco. The caves have some interesting stalagmites and are definitely worth a look if you’re in the area.
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Ak'tun Kan Caves
If you’re near Flores and want to try spelunking, head to the Ak’tun Kan Caves. These limestone caves have impressive formations and are an interesting, if slightly spooky, place to explore. The Ak’tun Kan Caves are set just outside Flores and Santa Elena, both of which border Lake Petén Itzá, and they can be explored in about 30 to 45 minutes.
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