The ATM caves on the mainland are a popular tour and many of the island tour operators take gusts from San Pedro there.

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Today, the Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center was officially inaugurated. The Center is located at Mile 55 on the George Price Highway near the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave entrance and is the result of efforts between the Belize Tourism Board and the Cayo South Office to improve the tourism infrastructure in proximity to the popular archaeological site.

Present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Hon. Julius Espat, Area Representative for Cayo South and Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing, Mr. Victor Espat, CEO in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, and BTB board member Mr. Carlos Santos, along with members of the community.

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The Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center was officially inaugurated on May 30, 2022. The Facilitation Center is located at Mile 55 on the George Price Highway near the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave entrance in Teakettle Village. The project is the result of efforts between the Belize Tourism Board and the Cayo South Office to improve the tourism infrastructure in proximity to the popular archaeological site.



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Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center Inauguration

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) officially inaugurated the newly constructed, Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center, on Monday May 30th, 2022 in Teakettle Village, Cayo. The inauguration of the ATM Facilitation Center marks the beginning of tourism growth and development within the village. The ATM Facilitation Centre will serve as a media centre, gift shop, and resting area, for the thousands of international and local visitors that visit the nearby Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Archaeological Reserve on an annual basis.

During the ceremony, Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations, gave the main address. Minister Mahler highlighted the importance of infrastructure development to the tourism product, "Belize has it all (barrier reef, archaeological sites, cultural diversity and more), but what is needed is infrastructure and the sharing of knowledge by our people with visitors coming into the country."

Hon. Julius Espat, Area Representative for Cayo South, provided the welcome remarks for the event. Both ministers emphasized the need for the development of the village and gave their commitment that local artisans and tourism stakeholders will receive the assistance needed. Mr. Carlos Santos Jr., member of the BTB Board, provided the closing remarks for the ceremony which was followed by the official ribbon cutting.

Present at the inauguration ceremony were residents of Teakettle Village and other invited guests. The community members welcomed the Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center and look forward to the economic opportunities that will be created as result of its establishment.

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