Hokeb Ha Cave | |
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Blue Creek Cave | |
Location | Blue Creek, Toledo, Belize |
Coordinates | 16°11′56″N 89°02′43″W / 16.19889°N 89.04528°W |
Discovery | 1973 (archaeological discovery) |
Geology | Limestone |
Entrances | 1 |
Difficulty | Moderate to difficult |
Hazards | Sudden water level rise during the rainy season |
Access | By hike; guided tours required |
Show cave opened | No |
Lighting | None; headlamps required |
Features | Stalactite, stalagmite, polychrome vase, Maya hieroglyphs |
Translation | "Where the water enters the earth" (Mayan) |
Nearby attractions | Blue Creek rainforest |
Hokeb Ha Cave ("Where the water enters the earth" in Mayan), also known as Blue Creek Cave, is a significant wet-cave located near the village of Blue Creek in the Toledo District, Belize. The cave is renowned for its archaeological importance as well as its natural beauty.[1][2]