Private Mayan Chocolate & Blue Creek Cave Adventure
Mayan culture, authentic Belizean cuisine & crystal-clear cave swimming.
Trip highlights
- Traditional Mayan chocolate-making experience.
- Meet a local Mayan family in Blue Creek Village.
- Learn about cacao harvesting, roasting and grinding.
- Traditional Belizean and Mayan-inspired buffet lunch.
- Guided jungle trek to Hokeb Ha (Blue Creek Cave).
- Underground cave exploration and swimming.
About this adventure
Experience the perfect blend of Mayan culture, authentic Belizean cuisine and underground adventure on our Chocolate + Cave Adventure from Placencia.
Journey to Blue Creek Village in Toledo, where guests meet a local Mayan family and discover the traditional art of chocolate making. Experience the process from harvesting fresh cacao pods and tasting their sweet pulp to roasting cacao beans and grinding them by hand on a traditional volcanic stone to create rich, authentic Mayan chocolate.
Enjoy a home-style buffet lunch featuring traditional Belizean and Mayan-inspired dishes.
Continue with a scenic jungle trek to Hokeb Ha (Blue Creek Cave). Guests gear up with a helmet, headlamp and life vest before exploring the cave's natural chambers and swimming through its crystal-clear underground waters.
What's included
- All round-trip travel & private transportation included
- All food included (home-style Belizean and Mayan buffet lunch)
- Traditional Mayan chocolate-making experience
- Guided jungle trek to Hokeb Ha (Blue Creek Cave)
- Helmet, headlamp and life vest equipment
- Underground cave exploration and swimming
What to bring
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Towels
- Change of clothes
- Water
- Suitable shoes (water shoes or sturdy walking shoes)
Your day, step by step
- 1
Blue Creek Village & Mayan Family Welcome
Journey to Blue Creek Village in Toledo, where guests meet a local Mayan family and discover the traditional art of chocolate making.
- 2
Traditional Chocolate Making
Experience the process from harvesting fresh cacao pods and tasting their sweet pulp to roasting cacao beans and grinding them by hand on a traditional volcanic stone to create rich, authentic Mayan chocolate.
- 3
Home-Style Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a home-style buffet lunch featuring traditional Belizean and Mayan-inspired dishes.
- 4
Jungle Trek to Hokeb Ha
Continue with a scenic jungle trek to Hokeb Ha (Blue Creek Cave), gearing up with a helmet, headlamp and life vest.
- 5
Cave Exploration & Swimming
Explore the cave's natural chambers and swim through its crystal-clear underground waters.
Pickup & meeting point
Complimentary pickup and drop-off from hotels and resorts on the Placencia peninsula. We'll confirm your exact pickup time when we lock in your booking.
Placencia Departure: Private full-day expedition departing Placencia Village for Blue Creek Village in Toledo, featuring round-trip air-conditioned transit, home-style lunch, and caving gear.
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