Barton Creek Cave Reserve - Cayo

We came here during the dry season (March) and had to drive on dirt roads (not bad ones) and through two small rivers (you'll want an all whee drivel SUV) to get to Mike's Place. We didn't have a guide booked in advance so we had to wait around for a half hour or so. There's a little walk to wander and a restaurant. Our guide was great! He had lots of information to share, kept it PG for the kids and answered all our questions. We canoed about 1 km into the cave and saw some nice formations and Mayan artifacts (not too many). Lights were provided although we did have our own headlamps too. There were maybe two other groups we passed, which was nice and kept the experience quiet. Our guide said it is busier on a weekend. And he said if you want to see bigger bats not just insect bats try to be on one of the first two tours. You can swim in the water outside the cave after (there are little fish in there and both shallow and deep areas), so bring a towel and swimsuit. Swimming could be a good idea to do after you've ordered food as it takes a while. We had fresh coconuts chopped off a tree just for us!

This is the most disappointing activity I did in Belize. I drove to Barton Creek myself the road is pretty okay to drive in the dry season upon arrival they charged $50 per person. The tour took about 45mins to an hour canoeing into the cave, hearing about the Mayan rituals blood sacrifice for about 15mins (all of these you will hear at any other Mayan site), the remaining minutes was of unnecessary jokes and rants by the tour guide. The cave itself is not as impressive as I anticipated but the color of the water makes it picturesque (For caves, Rio Frio Cave is my favorite in Belize). If you’re considering doing this, it’s better to do it with a combined activity in the area tubing visiting big rock waterfalls. That

Hi here are some photos of my visit to Barton creek cave I didn't get a chance to go inside but as soon as I do I will upload them .Barton creek is located outside San Ignacio cayo district.its a natural cave system .if you visit Belize be sure not to miss this beautiful cave y.you can go in the cave in canoe with tour guide and swim in the torques water .it's a must do in cayo

Be sure to take the river route of driving yourself there. If your car can 't handle a ford, it definitely can 't handle the alternative road to get there. Charged $50US per person, so we didn 't bother, having already done similar elsewhere for way cheaper.

Amazing kayaking through the caves and gorgeous jungle surrounding