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.
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