Xunantunich Mayan Temple
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Every daySchedule
8AM, 1PMLanguages offered
English & SpanishDuration
3 hrsTransportation
IncludedMobile ticket
IncludedThis site has one of the most interesting collection temples of any Maya ruins in Belize. There’s the 130-foot tall El Castillo temple, which is one of the tallest buildings in the country. Visitors can climb to the top of it stepped facade to check out the incredible surrounding landscape.
It’s an adventure to get there, one that takes youon a hand-cranked ferry down the Belize River. When you arrive at the bank near the site, it takes just a short walk to reach the ruin. Your guide can tell you what little is known about the history of the site, which dates back to 12,000 BC. When you climb the stairs that make up the sides of El Castillo, you’ll get a closer look at the elaborate carvings of gigantic hieroglyphs, which relate to the Maya’s complex astrological beliefs.
The grounds of the ruin are vibrantly green and nicely maintained. Howler monkeys and toucans live in the trees that surround the site – bring binoculars if you’d like to do some bird watching. There’s also a museum on site, where you can learn more about excavations. All together, your tour of Xunantunich will take around two to three hours.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes (i.e., hiking shoes, sneakers, keens, etc.), comfortable clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, water, camera, and binoculars for bird watching.What's included
Tour guide, transportation, water, and entrance fees.Similar things to do
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