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Cave Rappelling Tour

Rappel in the Caves of B'omb'il Pek

1 DayAdventure · High DifficultyCobán

Overview

Join our rappelling tour of the Caves of B'omb'il Pek and enjoy an adrenaline-filled experience, perfect for the more adventurous tourist.

Our tour begins departing from Coban. We will make our way to the caves in private transport, about a two-hour journey. Once on-site, we will have an orientation and safety briefing before beginning the rappelling tour. The B'omb’il Pek Caves were an important site of Mayan pilgrimage and rituals.

To enter the cave, you will rappel to the bottom of a deep gorge where a lush forest is growing. Once in the cave, you can admire the remains of ancient Maya culture including altars, ceramic pieces and the first cave paintings to be discovered in Guatemala. To reach the cave paintings, you must crawl through two narrow rock passages, approximately one meter (3.25 feet) wide. We will enjoy a packed lunch before returning to Coban.

Itinerary

Day 1

Your driver will be waiting for you to get you to the Bomb'il Pek Cave.

You will be arriving to the gorge and receive a brief orientation from the guides about the descent and safety measures. Necessary equipment will be provided.

Descent into the Gorge

Once at the bottom of the gorge, begin your exploration of Bomb'il Pek Cave, known for its fascinating Maya cultural remains.

Admire the ancient altars and ceramic pieces found within the cave, evidencing the sacred role of caves for the Maya people.

Enjoy an exciting segment of tubing inside the cave, exploring the rock formations as you glide through the water.

Return to the starting point by climbing up the ladder again or, for the more adventurous, by rappelling up. Then, board the vehicle for the return trip to the hotel.

You will arrive at the hotel, where you can relax and share impressions of the exciting adventure.

What's Included

Equipment
Private Transport
Local Guide
Entrance Fees

What You Will See & Do

Examine the ceramic pieces left in the cave.
View the ancient altars used by the Mayans for sacred rituals.
If you choose to use the ladder or rappel down, appreciate the challenge and excitement of descending to the cave entrance.
Observe the various rock formations and stalactites.
Enjoy the lush green landscape and rich biodiversity in the forest.
Explore the earliest cave paintings discovered in Guatemala.
Observe the impressive gorge created by the collapse of an ancient cavern.

What to Bring

Snacks
Extra clothes
Insect repellent
Flashlight / Headlamp
Sun Protection (sunscreen, hat, etc.)
Water shoes
First aid kit
Comfortable clothes
Waterproof swimming shoes
Cash for additional purchases and/or food
Walking Shoes
Bottle of water
Bathing suit & towel
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes

Information

It is necessary 4 people to go on with the tour.
Not suitable for pregnant women or people with heart problems.

Starting Point

Cobán

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