Driving through a small Mennonite Community called Barton Creek, will take us to remnants of an ancient Mayan civilization waiting to be explored in the cool watery underground caverns of Barton Creek. Here, you will experience the essence of a meditative ambience as you paddle on a canoe through an underground cave system as the sound of paddle canoe along an ancient Maya waterway inside the mountain. It is believed that the Mayas once used Baton Creek Cave as a center for ritualistic activities including humans’ sacrifices, bloodletting rituals, agriculture rituals and possible
fertility rites.

 
You’ll be awed by the height and beauty of Barton Creek Cave as your guide (Required by law) navigates the canoe for a leisurely visit. Life jackets and headlamps are provided. Stalagmites and stalactites abound as you float past impressive calcite crystalline formations. A wealth of Maya cultural artifacts was found on the ten ledges above this subterranean river. Much was removed before government protection was instituted. Contemplate the numerous ceremonies conducted in this cave. The spirit remains.