FINCA IXOBEL ACTIVITIES

Spend your time relaxing in one of the numerous hammocks situated throughout the grounds or, if you are more adventurous, join one of our various tours. 

Our limestone hills provide wonderful caves to explore.  Make sure you ask us about the River Cave, an experience you will never forget. 

We also offer trips to the Ruins of Tikal, the Mayan Cave of Naj Tunich and the Río Mopán Waterfalls combined with a visit to the Ruins of Ixcún and Museum in Dolores. 

We also offer trips to NAJ TUNICH mayan cave, EL CABRO WATERFALLS. LAS MONJAS ponds, IXCUN and Dolores Museum!  (click for more information).

CAVING TRIPS

River Cave

Our most exciting and popular cave trip. 

This all-day guided cave trek features a spectacular underground river complete with rapids and waterfalls. 

It is a two-hour walk from Finca Ixobel to this cave. You then spend two hours exploring inside the cave and, if you dare, brave the leap of darkness! (see photo, right). Then we return to the Finca (2 more hours walking).

You must be able to swim!  You will need to bring a flashlight, a packed lunch and a good pair of walking shoes. Don't miss out!

Trips leave daily at 9 a.m. 
Price per person is Q75.00.

CAVING
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Ixobel Cave

This cave's natural beauty makes it a must see.Its crystal clear pools of water will amaze you as you walk through the exquisite formations of stalactites and stalagmites. 

You may even catch a glimpse of bats as they enter or leave the cave. 

You will need a flashlight and good walking shoes.  Trips leave daily at 8:30am and 2:00pm  Trip duration is 2½ - 3 hours.  Price per person is Q35.00

Echoing Cave

The smallest of the three caves, but not to be left behind. 

Explore its hidden chambers and caverns and find out why it is called the Echo Cave. 

This guided trek is only a short 25 minutes away.  Trips leave daily at 2:00 pm. Total trip time is two hours.  You will need a flashlight and good walking shoes. 

Price per person is Q35.

See also our Naj Tunich cave trip - click here.

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INNER-TUBING ON THE MACHAQUILA RIVER

Have fun floating down the Machaquila River on inner tubes.

This high energy and exciting guided excursion leads you down untamed waters and rapids. This great adventure includes lunch and transportation.

You have to know how to swim. You will need good shoes that can get wet.

Price per person is Q200.00

See also LAS MONJAS ponds and El Cabro Water Fall.

HORSE-RIDING TRIPS

Whether you are an expert or a beginner, we have the horse for you. 

Two hour trip

Our guided horseback riding trek leads you through a scenic and refreshing pine forest. We offer different riding options depending on your comfort level and experience. 

We recommend you wear long pants and closed shoes. The two hour trips leave at 9:00am and 2:30pm. Price per person is Q100.00

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SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS

The great thing about these tours is that you can do them when you like, you can go at your own pace taking as much time as you like - and there is no charge. 

Make sure that you ask the staff for directions. We recommend you wear long pants and good walking shoes. When going in the afternoon allow enough time so that you come back during daylight hours. It is not fun trying to find your way back in the dark.

The Pyramid Hike

Enjoy spectacular views at the top of the pyramid. See photo (right).

This walk takes around 35 minutes to get to the top of the pyramid. It's a great work-out for the legs as the path is steep!

We call it the pyramid because of its shape, not because it is a Mayan temple.

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Cerro Witz

Enjoy walking through the forest and following the slope up a hill that will give you some great views of the local area. 

If you like, you can continue on through a small jungle walking along a pretty little stream and make a round trip back to Finca Ixobel. 

Total walk time is around an hour to an hour and-a-half.

Other Activities

  • Swimming. On the property there is a natural spring-fed pond in a picturesque setting which is ideal for swimming and relaxing. You can soak up the sun or lie in a hammock under one of the thatch-roofed ranchos.
  • Hiking
  • Bird-Watching
  • Reference Library and Book Exchange
  • Soccer, Volleyball, Table Tennis, board games
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