Belize is teeming with adventure activities and the Cayo district is considered the mother of all adventure tours from mystical caves to wild life sanctuaries to extreme adventure activities, Cayo has it all.
Cave Tubing in Belize allows you to become one with nature while taking
a short journey through an ancient Underworld where the ancient Maya
performed many sacred rituals. Guided by experienced Belizean tour
guides, you will venture into the depths of the magical Belizean
rainforest, tube down the refreshing Caves Branch River and through
spectacular cave systems, which the Maya also believed were the
dwelling place of many Mayan gods known as the Lords of Death. This is
an exciting adventure you'll never want to end and one you will never
forget.
Whether you're on foot or
horseback, the front 100 acres of the resort offers a scenic and relaxing
environment for your riding or hiking pleasure. Or strike out on a more
extended riding adventure in the deep jungle with experienced guides.... . Horseback into jungle to grand vistas. (Gentle horses for inexperienced)
Mountain hiking and jungle riding are just a few of the activities
provided by Iguana Creek Resort and the beautiful country ofBelize. Horses,
trail bikes, motorcycles, and jeeps can be rented for either half-day or
full-day adventures.
Ride or hike our 800 acres of mature rainforest with beautiful scenery and major private mayan ceremonial sites.
Canoeing is another popular adventure at Iguanacreek Resort.
TheBelizeRiver winds its way up to the front door
of the Resort and then turns back into deep and luscious Jungle. It re-emerges
in three places as it continues on its winding path toward theCaribbean Sea. That
means easy access for our guests to see some of the wildest and most pristine
animals and scenery inCentral America.
You
can choose between a one (1), two (2), or a three (3) hour trip. You can paddle
and explore on your own or relax and enjoy watching the Giant Iguana,tapir, wild Mountain Cow, Gibnut (better
known as the “Queens Rat”), Baboon and sometimes Wild Pig or Deer on the River
bank. Or you can let your guide do the paddling as you look and take pictures of the wonders of
nature. Watch out that the Iguanas don’t jump in the canoe with you !!
The
Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is home to a variety of
indigenous Belizean cats and other animals kept in natural surroundings.
In 1983, Sharon Matola was in charge of 17 Belizean animals during
the second shooting of a wildlife film called Path of the Raingods.
By the time thefilm was over, her animals were partly tame and might
not have survived in the wild, so Matola founded the zoo.
From outside the Barton Creek Cave,
you can see the enterence straight ahead. Barton Creek Cave is one of
Cayo's many breath taking natural wonders. Located off the Chiquibul
road this cave has become one Cayo's newest attractions. Access to the
cave is through a picturesque Mennonite farm community.
In some places you have to lay flat in your canoe to avoid the natural
formations of the cave (below). Skeletal remains, large formations, and
pottery can be seen as you travel close to a mile through the cave to
one of the stopping points. Barton Creek tours last anywhere between
2-4 hours.
A Rush like no other!!! The “Mother of all Caves” ... Actun Loch Tunich ...
It's now tried and tested and the results are Spectacular, Incredible ....
Stretch
your comfort zone as you rappel down into a jungle sink hole deep in
the rainforest. This expedition starts off with a vigorous hike into
the foothills of the Maya Mountains.
The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich sink hole is over 300 feet above the basin below and 200 feet above the rain-forest canopy that grows out from the sink hole basin.
Actun Loch Tunich sink hole is not actually black but since you can't see the bottom from the start, this definitely adds an additional element of excitement.
Fully
trained caving guides provide helmets and safety equipment as they rig
a system of rappelling ropes for your decent to the basin below. The
first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet features an
unforgettable experience and sights to behold, and the final 100 feet
plunges you down through the rain forest canopy.
Feeling relief on reaching the bottom,
the question becomes - How do we
get out???
This expedition is not for the faint of heart and all participants must be relatively fit.
The
Aerial Trek Zip Line at Jaguar Paw takes visitors on
an exhilarating trip through the
dense tropical rainforest canopy. Secured by a harness
with feet dangling free, zip line riders will traverse
from one suspended platform to next, whizzing past
a stunning display of tropical flora and fauna, exotic
birds and even black howler
monkeys.
To finish the Aerial Trek, daring participants will
repel to the rainforest floor from the final platform
for a thrilling one-of-a-kind jungle adventure.
The zip trail includes eight platforms, complete with
handrails and a double-cable zip line for added safety.
Suspended approximately 70 to 80 feet from the ground,
each landing platform is six feet in diameter and the
platforms are set from 100 to 245 feet apart, allowing
the zip line adventure to cover a lot of ground.
