Mexico - Maya Underworld

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Return to Mexico, where Steve Backshall explores a honeycomb of subterranean Mexican caves that the ancient Maya believed were a portal to a terrifying underworld. In a dark and flooded cave, Steve finds incredible never-before-seen artifacts.

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Remaining Calm During a Cave Dive

With an early start to the day, Aldo, Robbie and Steve prepare for the upcoming cave dive over coffee as Robbie goes over his instructions for the exploration. He reminds Steve of an important rule of cave diving, advising him to stay calm and avoid panicking should emergency situations arise.

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Remaining Calm During a Cave Dive

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With an early start to the day, Aldo, Robbie and Steve prepare for the upcoming cave dive over coffee as Robbie goes over

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The Tarantula Hawk Wasp

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Steve observes a tarantula hawk wasp as it attacks a Mexican red-rump tarantula. After stunning the tarantula, the wasp br

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A Fear of the Unknown

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Aldo assists the team in rigging a frame to lower Steve into a cave. As he and the other divers prepare for their descent,

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Return to Mexico, where Steve Backshall explores a honeycomb of subterranean Mexican caves that the ancient Maya believed

Behind the Scenes: Mexico - Maya Underworld

Steve and team wait at the entrance of the cave. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

Steve studying negative handprints of a child on the cave wall. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

Guillermo and Steve have a discussion in the Cave of Small Hands. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

Steve and Guillermo studying a jaguar illustration on the cave wall. | Credit: Parker Brown/True to Nature Ltd.

Steve in diving gear standing in an underground lake. | Credit: Mark Sharman/True to Nature Ltd.

Steve and the team explore the cave. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

Steve exploring Jaguar Cave. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

Hand print negative on cave wall. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

Steve and Guillermo studying a cave wall. | Credit: James Brickell/True to Nature Ltd.

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