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The Naj Tunich Caves, only recently rediscovered, can only be explored with
the permission of the government. There are tour agencies that will get the necessary permission for
you, as well as guide you through the caves.
These caves hold a wealth of artifacts and drawings, which are only now being
discovered. The Naj Tunich Caves may, in fact, be the most sacred caves
of the Mayans. Text written on the walls of the caves gives an idea that this is
probably one of the most important caves in the area. Mayans considered caves to
be holy shrines, and connections between earth and heavens. The caves
have being
closed for almost a decade, and the have been vandalized, like many other
sites.
Recently a new cave has been discovered in the area, La
Cueva de Las Pinturas. It has panels with glyphs. These wall paintings
are the only ones with a lot of information that might help to understand more
about the Mayan culture of that epoch.
How to get there: Contact one of the tourist agencies.
Far Horizons offers trips to this caves. http://www.farhorizon.com/ctrlamer/najtunich.htm
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