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 arm...
Xunantunich's name means "Maiden of the Rock" in the Maya language (Mopan and Yucatec combination name Xunaan(Noble lady) Tuunich (stone for sculpture)), and, like many names given to Maya archaeological sites, is a modern name; the ancient name is currently unknown. The "Stone Woman" ...
Explore Xunantunich Mayan Ruins in Belize Xunantunich or Maiden of the Rock is situated on the Western Highway across the river from the village of San Jose Succotz. This major ceremonial center can be reached by ferry daily and it is only 1.5 Kilometer (one mile) from some lovely rapids...
Upon arriving at the majestic Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich, which means ‘Maiden of the Rock’, your knowledgeable local guide will give you a thorough 2-hour tour of these mystical ruins, and tell of the great history of the mysteriousMayan people. We’ll then lunch at a localBelizeanresta...
Feel the allure of ancient times. Take a step back in time and explore mysterious ancient Mayan ruins scattered throughout Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize. Visit Palenque, Mayapan, Chichen Itza, Xunantunich, Xel-Ha, Muyil, Tikal, Ek Balam, Tikal, Copan other ancient Mayan city-stat...
Mayan Ruins The most important sites of Mayan ruins, include Tikal, Calakmul, Copan, Chichen Itza, Palenque, and Xunantunich, among others Read more about the Mayan Ruins >> Mayan Civilization Mayan Civilisation was the most magnificent civilisation of Mesoamerican region that flourished during its...
$247.27 per adult (price varies by group size) 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 Ca...
home to the largest pre-classical Maya structure in Belize, and Cerros flourished. In the Classic period, the period of the coronation of the Mayan civilization, the enormous sites of Caracol and El Pilar emerged from the jungle and ceremonial centers, such as Xunantunich; in this era the ...
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, ...
Caracol Maya Ruins(The Snail) - once considered to be the most powerful Maya metropolis. Xunantunich Maya Ruins(Maiden of the Rock) - located on a natural limestone ridge in the Cayo district, it offers a panoramic view of the area. ...