The first man of modern times to see the secrets of Blankanche was a tour guide named Humberto Gómez from Chichen Itza. In 1959, while exploring the caves, Gómez discovered a hidden passageway that lead into a network of caverns. It look him two hours to trace out the path that would eventually bring him face to face with the priceless archaeological secrets that once belonged to the mayas, 800 years ago. The caves are only 6 km from the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza.

Dr. Wyllys Andrews, leader of a National Geographic Society Expedition working nearby, was inmediatly summoned to inspect the find.

Arriving in the cave, Dr. Andrews saw in the beam of his headlamp hundreds of glittering stalactites surrounding a huge stalagmite which stretched form the floor to the ceiling, directly in the center of the enormous vault. Carefully placed around the base of this unusual geological formation were a great variety of ceremonial objects offering to the rain god Tlaloc. These objects had, until then, been undisturbed in the darkness for centuries.

Years after, the cave of Balankache was opened to the public, who can admire the artifacts exhibited in the exact places which they were found.

Blankanche should be visited as much for the beauty of its natural stone formations as for its archaeological importance. Guided tours with light and sound effects are offered at the site as well as a museum, botanical gardens, snack bar, rest area and parking.

So come and relieve the experience and passion felt by the first explorers. Come and let the cave tell you its story!!