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Muqb'ilha's new ecotouristic lodge

Candelaria Caves
Muqb'ilha's new ecotouristic lodge

The new, community-run Candelaria ecotouristic lodge. For more information, see Mirza's blog entry.

Stone-lined path

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Stone-lined path

Stone-lined path on riverbed in La Veronica. It is visible in the dry season (when this part of the cave is accessable by foot) and leads to a chamber with much evidence of private ritual.

Photo by Brent Woodfill, 2005

Disturbed ossuary

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Disturbed ossuary

A very disturbed ossuary cave outside of the Candelaria system.

Photo by Carlos Giron, 2004

La Gran Sala

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La Gran Sala

Sunlight after the rain in the Great Hall of El Venado Seco.

Photo by Jon Spenard, 2004

Modern ritual, Venado Seco

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Modern ritual, Venado Seco

Evidence of modern ritual activity, El Venado Seco.

Photo by Jon Spenard, 2004

El Venado Seco

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El Venado Seco

Skylight near the entrance to El Venado Seco.

Photo by Mario del Cid, 2003

Giant stalagmite

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Giant stalagmite

Giant stalagmite in Ventana de Seguridad

Entrance to Venado no. 1

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Entrance to Venado no. 1

Entrance to Venado no. 1.

Photo by Brent Woodfill, 2003.

Cave entrance

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Cave entrance

Entrance to El Mico.

Photograph by Andrew Demarest, 2001.

Flowing water

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Flowing water

Water flowing into a pool.

Photo by Brent Woodfill, 2001.

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