Cahal Pech
Cahal Pech Maya Ruins – Belize’s Hilltop Gateway to the Past Discover Cahal Pech, one of Belize’s oldest Maya sites. Explore its royal history, structures, math, astronomy, and the peaceful forest setting that makes it a favorite for culture and nature lovers. 🏛️ The Place of Ticks (But Don’t Worry) Cahal Pech means “Place of […]
Caracol Archaeological Site
Caracol Maya Ruins, Belize: Ancient Grandeur in the Heart of the Jungle Explore the Caracol Maya ruins in Belize: uncover its rulers, astronomy, architecture, and modern-day tour experience. A majestic site steeped in mystery and power. 🏛️ The Legacy of Caracol Hidden deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Caracol (“Snail” in Spanish, named after winding […]
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins
🏛️ Xunantunich at a Glance Xunantunich (pronounced shoo-nan-too-nitch) means “Stone Woman” in Yucatec Maya. It’s perched above the Mopan River near the village of San Jose Succotz in western Belize, just a short drive from San Ignacio. The site is famous for El Castillo, one of the tallest Maya structures in the country. Quick Facts […]
Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Lamanai Brief History of Lamanai Site Getting to Lamanai Caracol is about 128km (80miles) from Belize City or 82km (52miles) from San Ignacio. The drive to Caracol is adventurous and beautiful, as it passes through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and Chiquibul Forest Reserve, which are home to some amazing natural wonders. Where ever […]
Belize Mayan Ruins
Belize Maya Ruins Map (With Tour Options) Explore the heart of ancient Maya civilization with a local guide who lives and breathes this land. From towering pyramids to remote jungle cities, Belize offers a rich variety of Maya ruins you can visit—and I’ve been to every one of them. This map-based guide shows the best […]
Tikal National Park
Tikal Maya Ruins – The Majestic Maya Metropolis of Guatemala Step into the heart of the ancient Maya world at Tikal, Guatemala. Discover its towering temples, powerful kings, jungle wildlife, and its connection to Belizean Maya history. 🏛️ Overview: A City of Superlatives Tikal, located in northern Guatemala, was one of the largest and most […]
Lubaantun
Lubaantun Brief History of Lubaantun Site Getting to Lubaantun Caracol is about 128km (80miles) from Belize City or 82km (52miles) from San Ignacio. The drive to Caracol is adventurous and beautiful, as it passes through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and Chiquibul Forest Reserve, which are home to some amazing natural wonders. Where ever […]
Santa Rita Archaeological Site
Santa Rita In the northern part of Belize, there’s a special place called Santa Rita. It’s an ancient Maya ruin found in the border town of Corozal. This place has a really interesting history that goes all the way back to the time when Belize was a colony. Santa Rita is especially famous for its […]
Cerros Mayan Ruins
Cerros Brief History of Cerros Site Getting to Cerros Caracol is about 128km (80miles) from Belize City or 82km (52miles) from San Ignacio. The drive to Caracol is adventurous and beautiful, as it passes through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and Chiquibul Forest Reserve, which are home to some amazing natural wonders. Where ever […]