XilbalbĂĄ. My secret cave of wishes in Guatemala. Its famous yet uncommon light show greeted us from the mouth of the cave, enticing to the point of hypnotism. Jaws dropped open as we spiraled down into the caveâs incense-filled belly. I first entered it when I was 6 months pregnant and this was the first time I came with my daughter, almost 10 years later. As per tradition, we lit a candle and walked towards the âaltarâ, an impressive series of stalagmites and stalactites near the caveâs wall. I felt very grateful to have been able to visit this sacred place once more, with my new family, on our way to Semuc Champey.