Activities near Pacbitun Farm: Barton Creek Caves

At Barton Creek cave you can explore a primarily single-passage resurging stream, via canoe into a cave formerly used by the ancient Maya as a ceremonial site. Skulls, pottery and artifacts have been found indicating that this cave was used between the Early Classic (200 to 600 AD) to the Late Classic (600 to 900 AD) periods. The remains of at least 28 humans have been found within the cave. The high ceiling, beautiful rock flows and cathedral chambers makes this a beautiful place to photograph. The cave is adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Mayan pottery shards and bones can be observed by the guide’s spotlights. En-route to the cave you will drive through the traditional Mennonite village of Upper Barton Creek. 

バートンクリーク洞窟は、古代マヤの聖なる儀式の場所でした。当洞窟では、古代マヤの土器だけではなく、２８人ほどの生け贄の人骨が発見されました。ここでは、カヌーを使って洞窟に入って行きます。立派な鍾乳石や、鍾乳洞の間に置かれた土器や頭蓋骨は、儀式が行われていた事を語ります。洞窟の外の入り口の川では、水浴びも出来ますし、南国のお花や植物も沢山あり見所満載です！