Other nearby
Maya ruin sites in the Cayo District of Belize include Cahal Pech, Actun Kan, Caracol, and El Pilar.
The Placencia Peninsula is conveniently located close to all of the top attractions on the Belize mainland, including the Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve, home to the only full - time jaguar reserve in the world, tours of the Monkey River, and excursions to popular
Maya ruin sites like Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech.
Visit Us: In San Pedro Belize on the Island of Ambergris Caye; just a quick golf cart ride 2.5 miles South of Town, after the Croc Lagoon before the Marco Gonzales
Maya Ruin Site
Visit
the Maya Ruin site of Lubaantun and then hike to the caves of Blue Creek, where you will go cave swimming.
Archeologists working at
the Maya ruin site of Xunantunich in Cayo District have unearthed what may be the biggest tomb ever found in Belize.
The island offers a wide variety of water - oriented activities — swimming, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, and jet - skiing — as well as nature hiking, bird - watching, bicycling and even a small
Maya ruin site on the island.
Not exact matches
Archaeologist Kathryn Reese - Taylor visited the
ruins of Naachtun in 2004, widely regarded as one of the most remote
sites in the ancient
Maya world.
Most archaeologists working in Mesoamerica bypassed Aztec
sites on their way to the spectacular jungle
ruins of Classic - period
Maya civilization.
There are some great
Maya ruins located nearby, like the
site at Uxmal.
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sites and ancient
ruins plus the ancient cultures of the Aztec, Zapotec, Olmec, Toltec and
Maya dating back more to 1500 BC.
Because it's one of the most compact
ruins sites in the Riviera
Maya, it really doesn't take much time to explore, so take your time and enjoy.
At Coba, we rented bikes to visit the different
sites — Coba is 8th - century
ruins of a Pre-Columbian
Maya civilization, and spread out over a big area and it's easier and more fun to explore on bike.
The
ruins at Tulum are a Pre-Columbian
Maya walled city located on a 39 foot cliff on on the Caribbean Sea — making this picturesque in totally different way than the other
sites.
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ruins — Marco Gonzalez
Maya Site.
RUINS AND ARTIFACTS Belize is rich in Maya ruins and Ambergris Caye has several Maya s
RUINS AND ARTIFACTS Belize is rich in
Maya ruins and Ambergris Caye has several Maya s
ruins and Ambergris Caye has several
Maya sites.
The historic
site of Xunantunich is ever - popular and is often a gateway to Tikal
Maya ruins, located next door in Guatemala.
The
Maya city of Chetumal borders Belize and the area contains some beautiful
ruin sites for the explorer not to mention a greater abundance of wildlife and fauna.
It's worth the effort though, not only toexplore the
site but to uncover other Mayan
ruins en route, from the ball court at El Tintal to the temples of Nakbe and the raised sacbe (causeways), which the
Maya themselves used to travel between cities.
There are several well - preserved
sites and this guide to the Riviera
Maya ruins should help you decide which
site fits in best to your vacation itinerary.
Tikal: The Tikal
ruins in the Petén district of Guatemala are, in excavated area at least, larger and more spectacular than any
Maya site in Belize.
Some of this preservation can be attributed to the fact that every one of the eight Mayan
ruins is a UNESCO world heritage
site (and therefore protected from damage), but we can not deny that the
Maya civilization was obviously exceptionally knowledgeable in building techniques, materials and the quality of their constructions.
The on -
site museum is a recommended stop for information about the
site and
Maya culture at the end of the
ruins visit (closed Mondays).
This
site is one of the oldest
Maya ruins in...
This complex of
ruins got its
Maya name, Xunantunich — meaning «Stone Woman» — from a sun - soaked apparition said to haunt the
site.
The Flycatcher Inn provides a clean and comfortable place to stay while you explore the nearby tourist
sites of Uxmal, Kabah and other
Maya archaeological
ruins.
Ek Balam, meaning Black Jaguar, is the most recently discovered Mayan
ruins site on the Riviera
Maya.
The
site is one of the most popular
Maya ruins in Belize and is home to the fascinating El Castillo Pyramid, one of the tallest buildings in the country at 130 ft.
Tulum is home to a pre-Columbian
Maya site that is so much more than just archaeological
ruins.
Local
Maya named the fading
ruins «Stone Woman» because the
site was regularly reported to be haunted by the ghost of a woman, usually depicted as being dressed entirely in white with glowing red eyes.
Though its
ruins are much smaller and less impressive than Chichen and other
Maya sites, Mayapán is historically significant.
Visitors will enjoy the panoramic view from atop an ancient
Maya hill in San Ignacio, with easy access to other historic Mayan
ruins like the famous Tikal
site just across the border in Guatemala.
Once the heartland of the
Maya people, modern Belize is home to
ruined cities and other
Maya sites scattered throughout the country.
Other important
Maya sites include the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave system and the
ruins of Lubaantun and Xunantunich.
Cahal Pech is conveniently located close to top attractions in the country, including ancient
Maya ruins, national parks, animal sanctuaries, and the UNESCO World Heritage
Site of Tikal just over the border in neighboring Guatemala.
Spend the night in a thatched - roof cabana, canoe down a pristine river, ride through the jungle on horseback, or explore the grand
ruins at Cahal Pech, a
site built for rich
Maya elites more than 1,000 years ago.
Head to Coba and have time to explore the
ruins and pyramid, then continue to Tulum, a pre-Columbian walled city and one of the Yucatan's best preserved coastal
Maya sites.
Cayo is home to the largest
Maya site in Belize, Caracol, and the most photographed
ruin of Xunantunich.
U.S. News & World Report listed Belize in the number eight position for «Best Places to Visit in Central and South America,» highlighting the number of adventure options in the country, including exploring ancient
Maya ruins, the archeological
sites of the country's western Cayo District, and the world - class snorkeling and diving opportunities located at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
You and your family can experience the best
sites in Belize with Chabil Mar's family fun vacation packages that include trips to
Maya ruins, a boat tour up the Monkey River, a hike through Cockscomb Nature Preserve, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wonderful weather, food, and rich cultural heritage of Belize.