Stalctites

According to Mayan belief, there were three levels of the world, and the tree of life connected them all. The stalactites were considered to be the roots of the tree of life. They would use the water dripping from this stalactite as holy water.

CheChem Hah Cave

January 25th 2008
We had the fortune of touring the CheChem Hah cave with its founder, Will. Will is a Mayan and Spanish decendant who lives at a farm type home with a few bulls and cows. In 1989, he was venturing out to find palm leaves (which are used for the roofs in many homes here, including our cabanas at the resort). His dogs ran off chasing something, and they came to a hole in a rock wall ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Belize

Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more

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