Mayan Ruins in Belize

 Mayan Ruins in Belize

San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District of Belize is your number one destination to explore the Mayan Ruins of Belize. Three of Belize’s must visited Mayan Ruins can be found in this District; namely Cahal Pech, Xunantunich and Caracol Mayan Ruins, Other Mayan Ruins found in the Cayo District includes El Pilar and Cahal Pech. Mayan Ruins found in other District included; Altun Ha, Cerros, Lamanai and Luban Tun.

The Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins are located only 5 minutes’ walk away from Cahal Pech Village Resort; Xunantunich is 10 minutes away by road. San Ignacio Town is located 15 minutes away from the Belize Guatemalan border, making a visit to the Mayan City of Tikal very convenient to visit.

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins - Cayo

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins was known to be a major ceremonial center during the Classic Period during the Classic Period, and is the most prominent temple,"El Castillo" (The Castle), stands a majestic 130 feet high.

Caracol Mayan Ruins

Cahal Pech is just 5-minute walk from The Cahal Pech Resort and overlooks the town. This was the royal acropolis-palace of an elite Mayan ruling family who lived here during the Classic period. Cahal Pech was settled around 1000 BC and abandoned by 800 AD.

Altun Ha Mayan Ruins

Once hidden in thick jungle the Mayan Mayan of Belize have since been restored to their original splendor, one cannot help but feel the ever-present Maya Spirit when visiting these spectacular sites.
Altun Ha is one of the most famous Maya Centers, founded around 600bc, perhaps a few centuries earlier, this Maya Center was undoubtedly one of the smallest but extremely important Trading Post for the Maya Civilization at the time.

Lamanai Mayan Ruins

the Jaguar Temple, named for its boxy jaguar decoration; the Mask Temple, adorned by a 13-foot stone mask of an ancient Maya king; and the High Temple, offering visitors a panoramic view from its summit. Climb the 125ft Mayan temple above the jungle canopy for a spectacular view of the surrounding jungle and lagoon.

Cerros Mayan Ruins

From the time of its inception in the Late Preclassic Era, around 400BC, the site of Cerros was a small village of farmers, fishermen and traders.They made use of its fertile soils and easy access to the sea, while producing and trading product amongst the other Maya in the area.

Lubaantun Mayan Ruins

Lubaantun's structures are mostly built of large stone blocks laid with no mortar, primarily black slate rather than the limestone typical of the region. Several structures have distinctive "in-and-out masonry"; each tier is built with a batter, every second course projecting slightly beyond the course below it.

Cahal Pech Village Resort - San Ignacio Belize

Cahal Pech Village Resort also offers Birding and Horseback Riding at the Belize Mayan Ruins. Actun Tunichil Muknal – (ATM Cave) is a must do town when visiting Belize, the cave boast a well preserve skeleton which is sacrificial remains of a Mayan woman, pottery and other Mayan artifacts are also found at the ATM Cave.

Is Belize Safe?

Is Belize Safe?

The answer to that question is YES.
The general country of Belize is safe to travel and safe for a vacation as there are many vacation destination.  But there are some areas in some of Belize's rural areas the is not safe.

Belize City Safety
Belize city is the main city on the Country and can be divided in to part, North-side and south-side by a river. It is the place to go if you want the best of both world, meaning "Reef and Rainforest" as tours can easily be book for either destination. The South-side is high in poverty and is high in crime, the safe area is Regent and Albert street where you will find the government building and major shopping center. The side of the site is more tourism oriented and is safe as you would find most accommodation.

Advise to Locals and Tourist: Don't walk the city alone

Is San Ignacio Town Safe?
San Ignacio Town, Cayo District
The Cayo District is the second most populated district apart from Belize. San Ignacio town is the Tourist Capital of the district and is where will find many tours to the Mayan Ruins, River, Cave of Belize.
San Ignacio town is safe for tourist, the main area is known as burns avenue and it is litter with place for tourist as tons of places of tourist info. Many hotel and tour operator can be found on Burn Avenue. Many hotel such a Cahal Pech Village Resort is local 10 min away from Burns Avenue and is safe to walk during the day time.

side note: Cahal Pech Village Resort sits on a hill, offering a wonderful hill top view of the San Ignacio Town and its Twin Town Santa Elena and miles of Belize Country side. www.cahalpech.com

Is Placencia, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker Safe?
Placencia, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are safe. But unlike the islands, Placencia has the largest stretch of beach in Belize and many small coral atolls call Cayes, which a great for a day trip on a island. Placencia is low on crime and so is Belize two largest island Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.

Advise to Tourist: Some locals, mealy men would try to make friend with tourist for the wrong reason, avoid them. If in need of local company, simply as anyone who a tour guide, just ask to see the license.

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Easter Vacation Packages

Belize Easter Vacation Packages

Book any of two exciting Easter vacation packages and explore the Mayan world of Belize, starting at $475US.

Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich

Our Easter vacation package will take you to Mayan Ruins, Dinning with the Mayan People as you enjoy a traditional dinner with them at their home. Explore two of Belize greatest attraction; Actun Tunichil  Cave and the Mayan Ruins of Caracol, take a break and relax as you go horseback riding in a beautiful tropical Country site.

Cahal Pech Resort - Pool

These Easter Vacation Packages includes: Meals, accommodations, Transportation and guides and other fees.

Belize Easter Vacation Packages