Enter an exciting realm where rivers
disappear into the underworld as you float on inner
tubes with only your headlamp to lead the way. Glide
past entrances from above, filtering mists of jungle
light, as you float through underground river caves
sparkling with mica-studded stalactites and stalagmites
filled with 1,000-year-old pottery shards, statues
of fertility gods and Mayan footprints. Continue
past an underground waterfall leading into the "Crystal
Cathedral", a spiritual place used by the ancient
Maya.
Guided Exploration is by rubber inner
tube. Some
underground hiking and jungle trekking is required.
"Jaguar Paw" Cave
Tubing
Cross the Caves Branch River and hike
upstream with your inner tube. A walk to the third
cave takes about 30 minutes and you're back where
you started in 2 hours. Highlights include an underground
waterfall.
A hike upstream to the 5th cave involves
some climbing inside the cave and some fitness is
required. Hiking time takes 1.5 hours with total trip
time at 3.5 hours.
This
is an exhilarating way to end your inland exploration.
If you're coming from San
Ignacio and
heading to Belize International, there's time
for the (3 cave) - 2 hour trip. If you
have a late departure flight or are coming from or
heading to Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye, then we
recommend a (5 cave) - 3.5 hour cave-tubing
option.
Degree
of Difficulty -
Challenging;
ability to maneuver an inner tube required. Shorts
and T-shirts are suggested along with a strong pair
of tennis shoes or hiking boots.
You will be getting wet so bring along extra clothes.
It's also a good idea to bring a disposable camera along, just in case it gets
wet.
"Jaguar
Paw" Canopy Tours
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.
More information about Zip-line Canopy Tours.
Getting to Jaguar Paw ....
For Cruize Ship Visitors - Belize Explorer offers a more personalized
Inland-Excursion Service for Cruise-Ship Passengers visiting Belize ....
Avoid the Cruise ship crowds by signing on to one of our Private and personally, conducted tours.
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. 
