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Mexico - Maya Underworld
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.
Episode Clips
The Tarantula Hawk Wasp
Steve observes a tarantula hawk wasp as it attacks a Mexican red-rump tarantula.
Robbie Prepares The Divers’ Lifeline
Expert diver Robbie Schmittner prepares a guide line for an exploration of a cave.
Remaining Calm During a Cave Dive
Robbie reminds Steve of an important rule of cave diving, advising him to stay calm.
Yucatan Peninsula
Steve dives with cave expert Bernadette Carrion as they explore the Yucatan Peninsula.
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