it is believed that the ruins known as Santa Rita were once the ancient city of Chetumal. The modern day town of Corozal in Belize was built on the abandoned ruins of Santa Rita.
Mayan Ruins in Belize An important part of Belize's history is the Mayan ruins, a legacy of exceptional palaces and temples. The Mayan civilization began as early as 2000 B.C., but this is still under discussion, and began to decline in 900 A.D., although some Mayan cultural centers co...
Why should you visit Xunantunich Maya Ruins? First, the aerial view from the top of the 130-foot-high El Castillo is worth the climb. From that vantage point, you’ll see an orderly layout surrounded by lush jungle and rainforest. Next, since many archaeological attractions in Belize can...
El Castillo rises 40 meters above plaza level, making it one of the tallest buildings in Belize. On this structure there are two temples. The lower temple is famous for its large stucco frieze. A mask with larger ears probably represents the sun god. Next to this mask, there is a moon ...
Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch Shopping Tours from $120.00 per adult (price varies by group size) Belize Maya Ruins Bus Tours from $78.00 per adult Combo Tour Cave Tubing and Xunantunich Mayan Site - fun day in...
adjective of or relating to the Maya, their culture, or their languages. noun a member of the Mayan tribe. a group of languages spoken by the Mayas Maya in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, including Yucatec, Quiché, and Huastec.Discover...
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Xunantunich (Mayan pronunciation: [ʃunanˈtunitʃ]) is an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 70 miles (110 km) west of Belize City, in the Cayo District. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of...
Ruins of Four Mayan Towns Discovered in Belize JungleBoyce Rensberger
Lake Petén Itzá, lake, northern Guatemala, 160 miles (260 km) northeast of Guatemala City. A depression in the low limestone plateau at an elevation of 262 feet (80 metres) above sea level, it measures about 22 miles (35 km) from east to west and 10 mi
Belize's coast is protected by 185 miles of Barrier Reef studded with hundreds of coral islands, the undiscovered habitat of some of the best diving and sport fishing in the world. At the centre are lush forests of the Mountain Pine Ridge with caves and Mayan Ruins for exploring, rivers ...