Ceremonial Cave at Sleeping Giant

The ancient Maya believed caves were portals to the underworld, Xibalba, where gods dwelled. Priests would enter the caves, bridging the gap between humans and the divine, offering sacrifices for blessings like rain and fertility.

This exclusive tour is available only to guests of ‘The Belize Collection’ and takes place here on the vast land surrounding ‘The Banks’.

Begin your adventure by hiking through the lush rainforest to the cave entrance. Inside, you’ll discover archaeological treasures—pottery shards, tools, and skeletal remains—alongside geological features like stalactites, stalagmites, and crystal curtains formed over thousands of years.

Your knowledgeable guide will put these objects in context and explain how they were used to honor the gods in ancient times.