Barton Creek Cave

Nestled into the side of one of the Maya Mountains, water has eroded the limestone into an underground river. Today, many guests that come to Belize are fascinated by this geological wonder. The route into the cave is via an underground river we call Barton Creek. To get to the site is a history lesson in itself, as we will take you through the conservative Mennonite community at Barton Creek. These very nice people live on their small farms as they have since arriving from Germany and the Netherlands long ago. The Barton Creek Cave river system goes for more than 9 kilometers. It’s a slow paddle into the cave. The roof of the cave is more than 80 feet high, and the width of the river is a consistent 15 feet wide. The natural architecture coming down from the roof of the cave is fantastic! It looks similar to a gothic cathedral in style. A great camera will do some justice, but it is best to see this incredible marvel with your own eyes.