San Ignacio, Belize Ruins

San Ignacio, Belize Ruins

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Mayan Majesty: Xunantunich & Big Rock Falls Excursion
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Explore the ancient wonders of Belize with our Mayan Majesty: Xunantunich & Big Rock Falls Excursion. This adventure takes you on a journey through time, starting with a visit to Xunantunich, one of Belize's most iconic Mayan archaeological sites. Discover the towering structures of this ancient city, including the majestic El Castillo pyramid and the fascinating Sun God statue. After immersing yourself in the history of the Mayan civilization, it's time to experience the natural beauty of Belize with a visit to Big Rock Falls. Nestled in the lush jungles of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Big Rock Falls is a breathtaking waterfall cascading into a serene pool below. Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters or simply relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings. Throughout the excursion, knowledgeable guides will provide insights into the history, culture, and natural wonders of Belize, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or adventure seeker, the Mayan Majesty: Xunantunich & Big Rock Falls Excursion promises an immersive journey into the heart of Belize's rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

Xunantunich and Barton Creek Cave Tour
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On this tour, you’ll get to see two very different Maya sites. The first, Xuanantinuch, is the ruins of a compact but impressive Maya city. Here visitors can stroll around multiple plazas and temples. At the nearby Barton Creek Cave, you’ll see a cave that served as an entrance to Xibalba, the Maya underworld.

Xunantunich Horseback Riding Tour
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This tour starts by making your way along the riverside trail leading through habitat for birds, green iguanas and other kinds of Belizean wildlife. Note: No previous horseback riding experience is required; helmets are provided. There is a weight limit of 250lbs (113.4kg) per person.

Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Expedition
Cave ExplorationNature WalkRuins1+

This tour takes you to one of Belize’s most well-known and thoroughly studied Maya sites in Belize, before continuing to a cave tubing adventure – splashing around in an inner tube is a great way to cool off after exploring a fascinating site. First, you’ll spend 3 to 4 hours exploring the site of Xunantunich. In the afternoon, you’ll leave on a 5-hour tubing trip down the swift moving water that passes through Jaguar Paw Cave. For cave tubing, there is no maximum weight limit. Participants just need to be able to complete the trail hike, which takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes.

Tikal One Day From San Ignacio
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Explore the vast ruins of Tikal during this one-day tour. You’ll visit Tikal’s temples and pyramids, learn about Mayan culture, and walk along short trails through the jungle.

Xunantunich and Cahal Pech Tour
ArcheologyGuided ToursNature Walk1+

This tour takes you to two of Belize's top Maya sites - Xunantunich and Cahal Pech.

Caracol Mayan Site with Rio Frio Cave and Big Rock Falls
ArcheologyGuided ToursNature Walk2+

Caracol Mayan Temples was discovered in 1938 by loggers, located deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve now it is the most extensive Maya site in Belize and one of the biggest in the Maya World.

Xunantunich Tour
ArcheologyGuided ToursRuins

Visit the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and the site the Maya named after the "Maiden of the Rock." It has enormous and impressive examples of artful Maya hieroglyphs.

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Belize itineraries from local insiders

Explore hand-picked Belize itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.

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Belize Round Two

From the great cities of the Maya to diving the Palancar Reef, Belize has a lot to offer and is highly recommended!

Belize Round Two

Belize

11 days | $$$

Belize Winter Escape

Belize was delightful we thoroughly enjoyed all the people that we met from drivers to tour guides to Hotel staff and just people we encountered along the way. Spending time both up in the jungle in the mountains and down on the coast was a wonderful contrast and I highly recommend doing both if possible. The weather was variable but over the time of our holiday we had opportunity to do all the things that we wanted, enjoy some tropical rain as well as some beautiful beach days The wildlife, history and scenery were spectacular. Both the lodge we stayed in and the hotel on the coast were well maintained with excellent, knowlegeable staff and good food My biggest negative would probably be that in being a less wealthy Nation their management of garbage and limited recycling capacity was quite noticeable in places.

Belize Winter Escape

Belize

8 days | $$$

Explore Belize Together

Megan’s family vacation in Belize blended adventure and relaxation for a memorable Caribbean getaway. They trekked from San Ignacio’s rainforest highlands to the Tikal ruins, then snorkeled with sharks and rays at Hol Chan Reef along Belize’s tropical coast. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides shared Maya history and coastal traditions, leaving Megan’s family with a deeper appreciation for Belize’s vibrant heritage and natural wonders.

Explore Belize Together

Belize

8 days | $$$

Senior’s Vacation from Islands to Jungles

Belize is a good place to go if you want to stay in a resort or be in nature, like Pooks HIll and snorkeling and diving at Ambergris Caye. It's also a wonderful place to learn about and see Mayan culture from long ago.

Senior’s Vacation from Islands to Jungles

Belize

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An Unforgettable Belize Honeymoon

I would and have recommend Belize to others as well as Anywhere, they were very patient and easy to work with and came through on their part of every aspect of our trip. Thanks Anywhere!

An Unforgettable Belize Honeymoon

Belize

9 days | $$$

A Belize Adventure to Remember

Such a great trip from start to finish. Our kids had such a great time and we did as well. Everything was planned so perfectly! Thank you Rodrigo!

A Belize Adventure to Remember

Belize

7 days | $$$

An Above & Beyond Birthday

Love the options— the hotels were spectacular. I enjoyed having a non-event day to hang out at pool and wall into town to see local events. Drivers were coordinated well, and they served well as tour guides. This country is beautiful, the people are so kind and generous.

An Above & Beyond Birthday

Belize

12 days | $$$

Mother and Son's Belize Adventure

Anywhere has always (third trip booked) done a great job in the choices, planning and logistics. Best travel company ever!!

Mother and Son's Belize Adventure

Belize

9 days | $$$

We had an UnBelizable Time

We always put our trip together and make out own plans. This time, we went with Anywhere and let you make suggestions. So glad we did. It was really worth the extra expense to know that everything was under control and we had someone to call on should things not go as planned. BUT, everything went as planned and it was better than expected!

We had an UnBelizable Time

Belize

9 days | $$$

Beaches to Jungles

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Beaches to Jungles

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