GoPro: “Place of Fear” | Searching The Maya Underworld | Part I

On their mission to discover the world's biggest cave, veteran cave explorer Robbie Schmittner and his partner Toddy Waelde pledge to protect this Mecca of diving beneath the Yucatan. Robbie warns against the destructive forces affecting this area. Toddy discovers an unbroken Maya pot that could be thousands of years old.
Shot 100% on the HERO4® camera from ‪GoPro.com.
A very special thanks to:
Robbie Schmittner, Toddy Waelde, Guillermo De Anda, Dante Garcia, Bil Phillips, Jim Coke, Jeff Clark, Gosia Pytel, Brian Wiederspan, Jeanna Edgerton, Adair Crow, Maria Noel Zisa, Marty O'Farrell
Thank you to the Instituto Nacional de Anthropología e Historia (INAH) for the kind support in the creation and presentation of this project.
INAH Researcher - Guillermo de Anda, Ph.D
The Quintana Roo Speleological Survey
Riviera Maya Grip, Hydroflex, Dive Rite, Big Blue Dive Lights, Xibalba Dive Center, Tulum Scuba, Protec Sardinia, Frog Kick Diving
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Music
Eskmo "Feed Fire"
Ravenna Wood "Interlude"
James Murray "The Land Bridge"
The American Dollar "Oil and Water"
Glen Porter "Civillization"
Gabriel Gold "Finis Terrae"
William Ryan Fritch "Feast Before Harvest" " Mothers Love Vii" "Inertia"
The Amazing "Picture You"
Welder "Carousel"
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[@colinwoods9601]

Coming upon what looks to be no more than a puddle in the middle of a jungle only to jump in, realize there is no bottom, and discover an entire world below is the closest thing to a realized childhood fantasy I’ve ever seen. It’s both mesmerizing and terrifying all at the same time.

[@mikcog]

GoPro needs to make more of this kind of documentary

[@sammoretti5625]

only achievable with a GoPro

[@steveliti7591]

I concur.

[@d.b.cooper8178]

Go Pro should go out of business, so people aren't motivated to risk their lives for a video.

[@vincentcalabrese7341]

Wow id pop myself if I had to do that!!!! Loll but beautiful.

[@vincentcalabrese7341]

@@d.b.cooper8178 well if someone dies its gonna be looters,these guys pros, not saying it can't happen but yeah risky job should be on top ten of most dangerous jobs!!!!!

[@Cheezeball14]

It really puts things into perspective when you realize that every single one of those stalactites/stalagmites indicates that these cave systems at one point in time weren't completely submerged for literally 10s to 100s of thousands of years.

[@TrevorsMailbox]

That's awesome to think about and to remember that ~65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period a 10km wide asteroid hit right smack dab on where the Yucatan is today. Maybe that started the geological recipe that came together to make these caves.

[@tommyparo]

NO!!😠

[@this.is.chmiel]

GOPRO THIS IS THE TYPE OF VIDEOS WE ALL WANT!!!!

[@justdev8965]

I kinda love their wingsuit videos too.

[@wenbao2089]

yeah man

[@siri5784]

@@justdev8965 sadly a lot of them are dead rip

[@rashoietolan3047]

@@siri5784 ?!?nani?!?!

[@siri5784]

@@rashoietolan3047 yea a lot of the wingsuit gliders that were featured in gopro died in accidents already

[@whizyt7207]

Really cool bunch of dudes, thanks for being pioneers of this age, not many people can say they've been places other people have never been. Can't wait for part two!!

[@__m37]

This is absolutely amazing! They should make a tv series out of this or something! I hope that this is part 1 out of like 100 because I will watch all of them!

[@xman00_]

Matthew Williams same

[@KnoxTV420]

Yeah i would to...it's better then the crap that's on tv now...

[@mohamedelamraoui7926]

same here

[@lkorn9150]

Dove a Cenote a few months ago.. I was in the cavern section so the exit was always easily accessible. There's actually signs prior to the CAVE section that basically say "turn back or you'll die in here." It's pretty trippy but an incredible experience.

[@jordanlarson6488]

This series deserves so many more views!

[@972pa.]

This is the kind of amazing video that KZbin puts in your recommendation 3 years later

[@rumfordc]

because everything else is getting deleted or censored

[@CamilaKawakami13]

I have been in Xibalba in June, 2019. The cenotes and the caves are beautiful, the crystal water and all the formations inside them are breathtaking!

[@iinRez]

In Ancient times the water may have been so low these caves were in the mountains.

[@aylaburrell.7891]

whoa that actually blew my mind

[@jromekoolaid142]

Crazy

[@FinnaBusanut]

Sea levels used to be a lot lower! The last Ice Age, known as the Pleistocene Epoch, began almost 1.8 million years ago and lasted until approximately 11,700 years ago. During this time, massive glaciers covered most of the surface of the Earth. Slowly but surely, the ice melts, raising the sea level.

[@slicelifetv]

It’s safe to say you’re right. Would be kinda hard to believe the Mayans had scuba gear to place that pot there 🤣

[@sarahwalker419]

Definitely! Stalagmites/stalactites in a water cave indicate that at one point it was 'dry' enough for it to grow.

[@auriellev8197]

Mad Respect for this team, so much integrity and dedication. What a fantastic journey thank you, bless your quest! Exquisite footage and soundtrack, this is an epic documentary

[@ernesin149]

SOOO AAAWESOOME!!! My country's mysteries and beauty are unmeasurable!!

[@collapseproject6653]

Эрнесто заткнитесь

[@alvarocascon8366]

5:35 is extreme claustrophobia

[@goromodic2776]

Álvaro Cascon yep I would die

[@alecfoster7711]

Seriously my heart was pumping

[@milire2668]

Lol I hope your heart didnt stop pumpin after that part yD

[@josephdragojevich7041]

not only that but one wrong moved and suddenly all that silt is now lofted into the water an visibility becomes literally ZERO.

[@christianmorgan8816]

That’s a big fat nope from me

[@MarlasanLovesCake]

As someone who is terrified of dark water- I could never do something like this. I'd die of a heart attack.

[@jamesburkett666]

Sure you could Marla Kinkz! Secret is to know the back ground of where your diving! I do it all the time!

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

You're sensible. Don't let these selfish arseholes convince you that risking your life for nothing is good fun. Their children will grieve their parents stupidity. Yours won't. Stay blessed.

[@fathom493]

@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse Statistically diving is one of the safest sports. Especially with this level of intense training, accidents are very few and far between

[@rottenharo5972]

2021 I'm watching. Production is so good!

[@adrianfernandez3923]

It's good to see that even people from other countries around the world would devote their lives to explore and protect the beauty found all over the world.

[@marcogil6665]

Honest question, with all this quality of production there has to be at least 6 more persons on this exploration that are not shown on footage right?

[@QueenlySweetpea]

Yes I would say so, just to even show him coming thru those underwater crevices and film the Mayan pot from the other side while showing him in the background is proof ..

[@RELOADIAK]

Beautiful shots!

[@foxxer4352]

Thank you!

[@jamesdavis849]

As a child I visited Carlsbad, Merrimac, & Onondaga Caverns & ever since have been deeply affected by caverns . . . especially underwater. You are in a Time Machine going back to places no one has seen in milenia. Thank You so much for having the courage. Will try to visit

[@stephens2r338]

Hi Bill, Hi Toddy, great to see you both doing what you do best. Wonderful filming and lighting too. We need to make as much effort to inform everyone of the damage that's happening around us. Especially in places most people will never see. We look forward to seeing you in a couple of months in Sardinia. All the best Steve+Elin from Norway

[@ImBonez]

Scary stuff, I would never do this. Mad respect tho because I love watching it all.

[@yuck918]

how did he belly crawl through that small space with balls that big

[@shawnjones7512]

Maybe the water was cold and he had a bit of shrinkage? Lmao

[@deborahlamartiniere6349]

lol

[@ElfGodd3ss]

He has no balls

[@kaenkano1927]

lol I just read this comment somewhere else are u the same guy FUNNY STUFF!😂😉

[@easterneuropebih5053]

Really good comment makes a lot of sense

[@nexusfoxy6351]

It's truly incredible how calm they are...

[@josezuniga4277]

Epic! This inspires me to care even more about the environment and oceans!

[@johnevans7722]

This is one of the most amazing video Ive ever seen on youtube... GO PRO keep up this content!!!

[@davebeals1718]

2019 & still amazing, so peaceful; yet dangerous.

[@gualula8641]

You're amazing taking care of that culture vestiges... God bless you🙏

[@steviespaind4307]

Wow! THAT! was incredible! Those pots blew my mind.

[@antsilveira1984]

Dude you guys are insane omg. I would panic which would cause water to rush in my scuba gear and drown. Amazing work you guys done

[@mafistowaltz4857]

I really hope the Govt. there will work with you guys/gals in Protecting these beautiful cave systems!. What cool show!

[@alvienbugay898]

Thank i found this youtube channel because i love the way that mayans,incas and the aztecs live their luves before the spanish arrives..keep up the good work..love and cares from Philippines..

[@foridulhoque1817]

Really liked it, specially Robbie's calmness and presentation.

[@brettagostini2732]

Thank you for an actual documentary!

[@WarlordRising]

Cartographers of the deep. These men discover forgotten secrets of the past with each harrowing centimeter they traverse in these dangerous underwater caverns. Much respect.

[@rayofsunshine427]

This is exciting stuff! Cant wait for part 2!

[@vincentcalabrese7341]

Wow amazing ,beautiful, how did ya know? So much history,artifacts. Thank you for sharing! Your seeing things no other human will ever see awesome!!! Stay safe much respect to you i couldn't do that. Again thank you!!!!

[@gottaloveit66]

Astonishing and extraordinary video. Can't wait for part two!

[@anyatranter3984]

Oh my god this truly is magical and mystical.

[@aleortiz8147]

They are CRAZYYYY!! Thank you for share Love from Mexico

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Fascinating & fantastic work guys & gals. 💪💪💪👏👏👏👏

[@matschi1984]

One of the best and most fascinating videos on yt!!

[@dna1238]

Great work, guys 🥇Thanks for sharing 💯

[@dirtymike4053]

The last few minutes changed my way of life.

[@greekatso]

Probably the best video I've seen so far from GoPro

[@007tallguy]

same here! i wonder what kind of camera was really used to record that?

[@timcantrell9673]

Totally Right On and Totally Awesome

[@orangecanarazia2755]

absolutely amazing, what a feeling, finding an ancient pot? wow

[@evelyn4043]

Seems simple but the pot fully in tact was an Amazing find. I love Cenotes!

[@ralsharp6013]

Wowsers! Amazing stuff!! Inside the veins and belly of Mothers earth. 😍

[@anyatranter3984]

He is so blessed to be able tp experience these wonderful things

[@williamvelasco5346]

Cave Diving is cool its a whole world down there. Roby and Bill are the best.

[@cloudchaser9271]

Scary on so many levels. Awesome content.

[@Swisschris65]

Cool Diver and Great Job. Excellent👌

[@stephens2r338]

RIP Bil Phillips you will ne sadly missed by so many. You were an inspiration and mentor to us all.

[@Albiliuss]

What happened to him??

[@stephens2r338]

@@Albiliuss Not100% sure. I think he was bitten by a bug and it got infected. Sadly he didn't recover.

[@Albiliuss]

@@stephens2r338 oh... :-(

[@n.d8001]

We love adventurers. They have purpose. They have passion for discovery. They have mental clarity. They have focus.They have skills. They have good bodies . They have steel balls.They have no fear .

[@Arsenik17]

Damn, that part where he's squeezing through the narrow gap between the rocks made me claustrophobic.

[@TheSixStringGuy]

YES! We need more Go pro vids like this please!

[@50griz]

At 12:15 remarkable, unbelievable how well preserved that pot is, can't imagine the age of it. love your videos and what you and friends do

[@craigwilson777]

What a great video thanks keep up the great work!

[@adarshbelwal5905]

This people are doing great work in gathering information about this wonderful cave system and saving it from pollution and damage.i pray for success of all team who are working hard for saving such great Marvel s of our mother earth

[@vintatsh]

Amazing impressions! Looking forward to part II

[@jakenator13]

cant remember the last time i added a video to my favourites

[@nyk3334]

This video is gold

[@christiferschmuck5691]

Simply beautiful

[@amaturearcadia]

One of the coolest sports in my opinion

[@carolegreer6577]

Thankyou for sharing

[@raymondborkowski4290]

This guy is nucking futs! Awesome video!

[@isabelahart9377]

can't wait to seee the next part.

[@petroskefallinos8735]

That is the most badass go pro pole i have ever seen! :D

[@carinewoder1499]

Awesome brave men risking their lives to bring us history

[@nightcrawler2659]

Sooooo amazing!!! Wow!!!!!

[@Caver461]

I love Tulumn - hoping to go there again this year.

[@seansvlog7079]

this is the best video i ever watch in go pro

[@oliverdobson5199]

This is amazing.

[@shlongdonger2887]

I have dived the dos ojos cenote before. Crazy how complex a cave can start with such a small opening

[@RMunoz-te7jc]

Thank you! Most Prolific one.

[@meeyunglimbu160]

Aamazing Man Gives me goosebumps just by seeing it

[@marianveiga8593]

Excelente una imagen de maravilla seria hermoso poder verlo y estar ahi

[@wimarreynaga3526]

Excelent documentary!

[@MunkyChunk]

So mesmerising...!!

[@davidsalazar2606]

GOPRO YOU NEED TO DO MORE MIND-BLOWING EXPLORATION LIKE THIS PLEASE PLEASE, WILL IT WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL FOR THIS END OF THE YEAR

[@ververgi2114]

Im amaze by that pen!

[@mynameisnia]

I hold my breath whenever they passed the tight gap. 😅

[@KnoxTV420]

Nia J. Lmao

[@botatinha]

What a bealtiful video!

[@waltervynerpiece]

Guys... Be safe. Always.. its scary by just watching.

[@dannym2918]

very good documentary.pretty damn amazing

[@ezonaproductions]

epic, thanks for sharing the experience 👌

[@parranoic]

Simply amazing...

[@Makdiver]

Cool - I love this video... Want more..

[@timovanhemert]

Loved this video

[@waterfall836]

Wonderful video. I seen what you seen. 👋👋👋👋👍

[@firebal97]

Beautiful

[@tonyphatame4061]

This is amazing

[@lauriemartin2237]

It is incredible that we have people willing to take these risks, and make us more aware of our incredible earth and all her gifts, and to see the impact of all that garbage is disturbing, presently we are the first place to ban plastic bags and bottles

[@fagatuamasaga4822]

WORTH WATCHING!!!!!!

[@gregwilliams2764]

Very exciting

[@jorgemtds]

AMAZING!

[@brolife7797]

Awesome!

[@reemasaxena4546]

Amazing

[@Dragontasticvideos]

Loving it!