Natural World · SEASON 23
Secrets of the Maya Underworld
Episode 12 · 2005-02-09

- Documentary
Episode overview
Beneath the jungle-clad temples of Mexico's Yucatan, a startling discovery has been made: the largest network of flooded caves and underground rivers in the world. The intrepid cave divers exploring this surreal landscape have made remarkable discoveries: bizarre new animals, as well as the skeletons of the ancient Maya and the offerings they made to the spirits. This was their underworld, and its secrets are finally being revealed.
Season 23 episodes
1. Cheetahs: Fast Track to Freedom2004-10-14
2. Norfolk Broads: The Fall and Rise of a Great Swamp2004-10-21
3. Typhoon Island2004-11-18
4. Mississippi: Tales of the Last River Rat2004-11-25
5. Hammerhead2004-12-02
6. The Wild Wood2004-12-09
7. Andes: The Dragon's Back2004-12-16
8. Land of the Falling Lakes2005-01-05
9. Echo of the Elephants - The Final Chapter?2005-01-19
10. Shark Coast2005-01-26
11. Serengeti 242005-02-03
12. Secrets of the Maya Underworld2005-02-09
13. A Boy Among Polar Bears2005-02-15
14. Wolf Pack