The history of the Maya is integral to the history of Belize. Belize is located in one of the most important strongholds of this ancient civilization. That legacy can be seen today in the many well-preserved Maya ruins that are present in Belize. The best-known are those atXunantunich, C...
Xunantunich, an ancient Maya archaeological site, is located in the heart of western Belize, close to the Guatemalan border. This extraordinary destination is renowned for its impressive Mayan ruins, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike. The crown jewel of Xunantun...
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 ...
From there, you’ll cross two great rivers, the Macal and the Mopan Rivers. One of them we will cross via a quaint old-fashioned car ferry, one of the few still operating in Belize. Upon arriving at the majestic Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich, which means ‘Maiden of the Rock’, your ...
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...
Xunantunich Maya Ruins –“Maiden of the Rock” The name of this ancient Mayan ruin is a tongue twister, but to indigenous peoples who made this sacred site their home for millennia, Xunantunich was a safe, secure hilltop area with plenty of vantage points, just in case a neighboring ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Belize City Caye Caulker Playa del Carmen View Destinations Highlights Meet your group in Antigua Scenic boat ride to Livingston Explore Mayan ruins of Tikal Bike tour on Caye Caulker Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve Itinerary Expand All Introduction Day 1 Antigua Guatemala Day 2 Antigua to Rio...