The geological characteristics of the Mayan Mountains have led to the presence of numerous caves in that area, where the Chiquibul Cave system stands out as the largest in Central America.
It extends more than 40 km from Guatemala to Belize, and includes the Tunkul, Cebada, Kabal and Xibalba caverns, as well as the Nohoch Ch'en sinkhole. However, the most important cave in Belize is Actun Tunichil Muhnal, also known as "ATM", given the presence of calcified human remains and many ceramic offerings, which can still be seen in their original places.
The Actun Che Chem Ha cave is also quite visited and contains ceramic offerings. Another important cave is Barton Creek, located near San Ignacio, where human remains and ceramic offerings have also been found.
The northern region of Belize is characterized by the presence of several lagoons, the main ones being the Shipstern Lagoon, Progresso Lagoon, Lagoon Midwinters and the New River Lagoon.
Its vegetation in the northeastern part is deciduous forest that does not exceed 20 m in height and is characterized by the high presence of corozo palm.
Near the coast is the area known as Sarteneja, which is part of the Shipstern Nature Reserve, as well as the Ambergris Caye region, where there are areas of mangrove and tropical pine, as well as the Tasisté palm that is used for housing.
In the Stan Creek area there are swamps, rich in endemic species of flora and fauna, and in the Southern Lagoon area, near Wales Point, there is an important concentration of tie tie vine, used for basketry crafts. In this area is also the Manatee Special Development Area, where the Manatee is protected.
And so Gucumatz was filled with joy, saying: Good has been your coming, Heart of Heaven; you, Huracán, and you, Chipi-Caculhá, Raxá-Caculhá!
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