Bombil Pek
At only minutes from the center of Chisec Alta Verapaz, two caves offer two different experiences. From the road, a small trail takes you to the first one: Jul Iq, where you can enjoy a variety of formations with the shape of animals and curiosities.The access is fairly easy and all you need is a headlamp and a helmet (provided by the community guides).
If you are lucky you can see crabs silently walking around and cave spiders, but don’t worry, I promise they are shy and will run away at any noise.
The second cave is about 10 minutes walking from Jul Iq. It’s a big hole with stairs and an entrance to the cave system. This hole was in fact part of the cave but the ceiling collapsed giving shape to what you will see there.
You can get to the bottom following a set of stairs, or if you are into extreme experiences, get down there rappelling approximately 60 meters down to the entrance. The gear is safe and certified, also provided by the community guides.
Bombil Pek requires you to get quite dirty, as the entrance is in fact a tiny hole that takes you in.
After 10 meters approximately you will reach another hole and that’s it. From there you can see a big chamber where is impossible to get in without specialized gear.
What to expect at Bombil Pek and Jul Iq?
- 35 minutes of trekking into the forest on a warm and humid environment. Take your repellent with you.
- Get dirty!! walking into the caves and dragging yourself into Bombil Pek small wholes.
- Expect a fairly cheap price charged by the local guides. They are in fact the nicest guy ever.
- Yes, lots of fun. The place is safe. You can finish your tour with a tubing adventure on the river.
How to get to Bombil Pek
Follow Carretera al Atlantico to Coban, from there, just as you enter you will see a turn to your left taking you to Chisec. It’s about 3 hours driving from Coban. Once there you reach the center of Chisec.Follow the main road and expect a bridge and a small parking just next identified as Bombil Pek, the entrance to the mayan world.
From Chisec you can continue your trip to Lachua, Raxruja, Sayaxche, Ceibal and Peten, reaching Tikal and Yaxha.
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