Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Cayo's Crystal Cave, also known as Mountain Cow Cave, had a great article written about it lately.  Great way to put it: Actun Tunichil Muknal is for tourists, Mountain Cow is for adventurers.  Both are great ways to spend the day.

"I said it before, but I'll say it again: ATM is for tourists, Crystal is for adventurers.  Crystal is different.  It was a challenge the memory of which still gets my blood pumping.  It is impossible to overstate how incredibly breathtaking it is.  It was one of the most exciting and intimate ways I have ever experienced the earth.  I will never forget it."

This travel review has loads of great pictures from the Crystal - aka Mountain Cow - Cave.  They relate that going with Carlos the Caveman was 'one of the highlights of our entire trip.'  Mountain Cow Cave is really getting some good publicity lately, as it should, with all of its amazing formations.

"We went into some small places that made my heart race, wondering if I was going to fit and get through!  There were times where we would slide down on our bums on the muddy, slippery rocks and be very close to a 20 foot drop down to the bottom (and surefire broken limbs or worse).  We went into several small side crevices to see human remains that were still undiscovered by archeologists (unearthed during a particular rainy season).  Carlos was a great guide and truly loves caving.  He was very good at pointing out the best route to take and to lend a helping hand when needed.  Then, we went to Wonderland.  Most people don’t get to go here.  There are only a few guides who know the way and are supposed to go there (not that there are any rules 500 feet underground).  In addition to that, it is a tough climb up and down to get there.  But oh, so worth it."