Maya Caves - Candelaria Caves

Muqb'ilha's new ecotouristic lodge

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 20:52:43 -0700

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

Stone-lined path

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:45:59 -0700

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

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:37:00 -0700

A very disturbed ossuary cave outside of the Candelaria system.

Photo by Carlos Giron, 2004

La Gran Sala

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:24:55 -0700

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

Photo by Jon Spenard, 2004

Modern ritual, Venado Seco

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:24:51 -0700

Evidence of modern ritual activity, El Venado Seco.

Photo by Jon Spenard, 2004

El Venado Seco

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:21:31 -0700

Skylight near the entrance to El Venado Seco.

Photo by Mario del Cid, 2003

Giant stalagmite

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 23:32:59 -0700

Giant stalagmite in Ventana de Seguridad

Entrance to Venado no. 1

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:56:12 -0700

Entrance to Venado no. 1.

Photo by Brent Woodfill, 2003.

Cave entrance

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:37:00 -0700

Entrance to El Mico.

Photograph by Andrew Demarest, 2001.

Flowing water

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:12:48 -0700

Water flowing into a pool.

Photo by Brent Woodfill, 2001.

ripples

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:33:24 -0700

Ripples in a travertine pool

Candelaria entrance, early morning

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:47:12 -0700

Fog rises into the sunlight in a large entrance.