by heatherm | Nov 3, 2013 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
Most of you have heard of ATM, but it Belize it doesn’t mean Automated Teller Machine, here is means Actun Tunich Muknal. At Tsunami Adventures we offer an unforgettable day exploring the rainforest in the foot paths of ancient Maya as you pass through the hourglass-shaped opening of this cave system in the Roaring Creek Valley. Actun Tunichil Muknal- the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher is one of the most thrilling caving experiences Belize has to offer. Your caving adventure begins with a hike through the tropical forest at the edge of Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The heat and humidity will be forgotten once you swim across the deep pool at the gateway of the underworld. Wading through the cool water of the Muknal stream, climbing over rocks, and crawling through narrow passageways requires a good level of fitness. If you are up to the challenge you will be greatly rewarded. Actun Tunichil Muknal was a sacred place to the Maya people, who used the cave during the Classic period (AD 250-909). The Mayas believed that gods, who provided rain and agricultural fertility, resided in this underworld. The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave offers a unique historical perspective; as you will see many of the artifacts are exactly as they were when the cave was first explored by archaeologists. Visitors also enjoy beautiful stalagmites, stalactites, and flow stones. The Stelae Chamber is a major archaeological interest in the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. It contains two slate stelae in front of which high status individuals performed rituals, where they cut themselves with obsidian blades to offer their blood to the gods....
by heatherm | Oct 23, 2013 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
Costa Maya Beach Cabanas new hotel is almost complete. The main part of the building will be ready by mid November and ready for the finishing touches. We will be taking reservations starting for March 2014. Please scroll down to our instant booking page and reserve your room now. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us. There is a total of 6 new identical rooms plus a top fourth floor two bedroom suite. We are open right now if you would like to stay in our original rooms, however there is still some construction noise, if you are ok with that. Here are some pictures of the new building in progress and floor plans of the new rooms. Costa Maya rooms offer two double size beds. Sitting area with cable TV. Private bathroom hot and cold water. Kitchen complete with microwave, fridge, toaster oven and coffee maker. In room safe to secure your valuables. Great location, beautiful views and private dock. Relax in air conditioned comfort. We look forward to hearing from you. A quiet place to relax and enjoy the sea…. PLEASE CHECK BELOW FOR INSTANT AVAILABILITY OR BOOK YOUR ROOM INSTANTLY WITHOUT WAITING FOR AN EMAIL REPLY. All cabanas at Costa Maya are air conditioned and have private bathroom with hot water showers. Each cabana has cable TV, coffee maker and fridge and toaster. Cabana 5, 6 and 10 are BEACHFRONT and offer fantastic views. These units also have microwaves. Cabana 6 has a stove. Cabana 5 has a electric grill. Cabanas 7, 8 and 9 are partial view but still have...
by heatherm | Oct 17, 2013 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
At Tsunami Adventures, we have 6 boats different style boats available for any type of excursion you want to do around Caye Caulker and Belize. Check out our pages dedicated to snorkeling excursions and private charters. Cyclone is a 25 foot Pelican. Built in Belize and is one of the most popular style snorkeling boat. Complete with the ideal 115 Yamaha Enduro engines. Any mechanic will tell you this is the best machine. Canopy for shade, ladder, life jackets and all safety equipment. Licensed for 16 passengers including Captain. Plenty of room max. 8 people per trip. Mowgli is a typical launchen style boat that originally came from Mexico. Ideal for fishing trips, snorkeling and cruising. Same size and comfort like Cyclone. Twister is how it all started. A perfect size boat to travel back and forth to Belize City and the islands of Belize including the outer Atolls. The first Twister was an open wooden made boat and was painted red with a simple twister drawing painted on the side. Twister is now a 38 foot Bradley boat with front hard top canopy. Dry storage area for luggage. Two yamaha 200hp outboard engines. Strong sturdy ladders available for all our larger boats for snorkeling charters. All of our boats are painted white and blue. Sea Prowler and Mr. Wolf being just like Twister, offering same engine sizes, seatings and storage. These boats are busy transporting local football teams to games and taking out international groups snorkeling to the barrier reef. Big Tsunami and Twister are currently under refurbishment to be ready for the busy season, which is from...
by heatherm | Oct 8, 2013 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
The dock at Costa Maya Beach Cabanas and Tsunami Adventures is the second to last dock on the North end of the South Island of Caye Caulker. A great place to relax and enjoy the view, breeze and sound of the sea. Plenty of shade and sun. A traditional palapa hut complete with hammocks and chairs to relax. Read a book, enjoy a cool beverage. Cool off and jump in the water. Lots of fish under the dock. Bring your mask and snorkel and swim around. Easy to get back on the dock as we made sure there is a strong sturdy ladder with hand rails to get back on the dock. All of the Tsunami Trips depart from the dock and the boats are moored here for the night. What else happens at the end of Costa Maya dock. Well lately it seems to be the choosen spot for couples to tie the knot. Look here for some great photos, that have been found on the internet and some of our own. Soon the new Costa Maya Hotel will be complete and business will be back to normal for 2014. Six new rooms are being added with everything you need to make your stay...
by heatherm | Sep 24, 2013 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
A national symbol is a symbol of any entity considering itself and manifesting itself to the world as a national community: sovereign states but also nations and countries in a state of colonial or other dependence. National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history. These symbols are often rallied around as part of celebrations of patriotism or aspiring nationalism (such as independence, autonomy or separation movements) and are designed to be inclusive and representative of all the peoples of the national community. September 21st every year in every village, town and city. Belize Celebrates it’s Independence. People decorate their houses and businesses. Parades are organized and all come out to celebrate. The Belize Flag with the Coat of Arms in the centre. The flag is Royal Blue with red stripes along the top and bottom, with the Coat of Arms in the middle. The coat of arms is divided into three sections by a vertical line and an inverted V. The base section represents a ship in full sail on waves of the sea. The two upper sections show tools of the timber industry in Belize: a paddle and a squaring axe in the right section and a saw supporting the shield are two woodcutters, the one on the right holding a beating axe over his shoulder in his right hand, and the one on the left holding a paddle over his shoulder in his left hand. Above the shield rises a mahogany tree. Below the shield is the motto scroll. A wreath of leaves encircles...
by heatherm | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog - Tsunami Adventures
Costa Maya Beach Cabanas is enhancing the property from now until April 2014. We are adding 5 private modern suites with full amenities. The property will be closed for the months of September and October. The office is open and Tsunami Adventures is open for snorkeling tours and more. Tsunami and Costa Maya have two new jet skis available for rental for our guest to enjoy. Cruise the island and go for a refreshing private swim. Rent for a half an hour or one or two. Both are two seaters Yamaha...
