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As we embark on this 100-mile drive through the hills of the country, you’ll encounter a breathtaking view of the mountains as we make our way to the Western Highway. Once we come ... moreto the banks of the Mopan River, we will cross on a hand-operated ferry before arriving across grassy plazas, where you explore the architecture of Xunantunich, at its highest point (130ft) which provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding rivers and towns as well as Guatemala. After exploring the ruins we drive to Franks Eddie where we will immediately have lunch, next we gear up and hike 20 minutes (1 WAY ONLY) through the lush rainforest with running streams rich tropical plants, and wild diverse wildlife. Arriving, you then descend below the surface of the earth to Xibalba – the sacred world of caves. There you will begin to explore the mystery of caves and the Maya ritual ceremonies on floating tubes and meander through the cool waters of these Maya caverns with hidden pottery, glittering rim stone dams, and waterfall all at your suspense.
As we embark on this 100-mile drive through the hills of the country, you’ll encounter a breathtaking view of the mountains as we make our way to the Western Highway. We’ll pass Maya ... moreand Mestizo communities with their beautifully maintained farmlands and cattle farms.
Once we come to the banks of the Mopan River, we will cross on a hand-operated ferry before arriving across grassy plazas, where you will marvel at the architecture of El Castillo, one of the largest Maya Temples of Belize, and the largest structure at Xunantunich. El Castillo stands 130 feet above plaza level, with its reconstructed East and West friezes representing the Gods of the Maya and several inner chambers. We’ll also move through other temples and courtyards where kings, queens, and their elite carried out special ceremonies. Xunantunich has an excellent display center at the site, and you will have a chance to climb the “stairway to heaven” on El Castillo. This vantage point provides a breathtaking panoramic view of surrounding rivers and towns as well as Guatemala. After the tour, we enjoy a nice meal at a local restaurant in the town of San Ignacio. We make a stop on the way back on the Hummingbird Highway at St Herman Blue Hole for its natural turquoise pool surrounded by mosses and lush vegetation the perfect spot for an afternoon swim.
This full-day package is 100 miles from Placencia. This is beautiful sightseeing and educational ride through the hills of Southern Belize. You will have the opportunity to experience ... moreone of our wonders of the world " our magnetic hill" and our sleeping giant mountain along the way the day will start off with our breathtaking zipline. They are 10 lines of the zip line and should take 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thereafter we will hike for 45 minutes in the dense forest of Belize and will tube down the river which takes 2 hours. Lunch will be provided and then depart for Placencia.
This full-day package is 80 miles from Placencia. This is beautiful sightseeing and educational ride through the hills of Southern Belize. You will have the opportunity to experience ... moreone of our wonders of the world " our magnetic hill" and our sleeping giant mountain along the way the day will start off with our breathtaking zipline. They are 10 lines of the zip line and should take 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thereafter we will hike for 45 minutes in the dense forest of Belize and will tube down the river which takes 2 hours. Lunch will be provided and then depart for Hopkins.
Tour around Belize City. Rainforest/Tropical broadleaf forest walk learning about different trees and medicines and herbs. Tubing through the caves of Xibalba and a lazy river ride ... morealong the Cave's Branch River.
Part of Ka’ana’s spell-binding magic is its deep roots in the Maya culture. Most of our guests are left with a sense of wonder at the rich history of the Maya people. If you can’t ... moreget enough and would love to experience Maya culture in a unique way, let us take you and your taste buds on a culinary journey!
Maya food is steeped in a thousand years of history and tradition. Maya cooks still use ancient methods to prepare flavorful meals for their families. In this class, you’ll create classic dishes like tamales, corn tortillas, and caldo using the fogon, an authentic Maya stove, in our remake of a traditional kitchen. Discuss techniques and flavor profiles of the Maya and then enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Step back in time as you climb El Castillo, the second-largest Maya temple in Belize, rising an impressive 137 feet above the ground. From the top, take in sweeping views of the surrounding ... moretemples while your guide shares the stories behind the stunning stucco carvings—featuring the Sun God, alongside symbols of the moon, Venus, and the Maya calendar.
After working up an appetite, enjoy a delicious Belizean lunch—but be sure to save room for what comes next. Dive into a hands-on chocolate-making experience the traditional Maya way. Roast cacao beans, grind them into a rich paste using a mano and metate, and turn it into a flavorful drink with cinnamon, chili, honey, and spices. You’ll also sample freshly harvested cacao beans and locally made dark chocolate, and take home your own cacao paste to create a recipe of your own.
Start your day Experiencing chocolate making in the most natural and hands-on way. Roasted cacao beans will be grinded into a paste using the traditional tools: mano and matate, then ... moremade into a beverage with added cinnamon, chili, honey, and spice. Sample freshly harvested beans and Belizean-made dark chocolate, then take home a paste of your own to create your own recipe. This unique experience is followed by a Visit to the Mayan city of Xunantunich where you get to Climb the second largest Mayan temple in Belize “El Castillo” standing at 137ft off the ground and take in the exciting view of all the other temples that sit below it. Let your guide explain the meaning of the stacco decoration displaying the Sun God flanked by signs of the moon, Venus, and different days located on the side of El Castillo. Your guide will then take you to enjoy a hot Belizean lunch and a drive through one of the most beautiful parts of the country as you make your way to the cave tubing site. A small hike through the rainforest leads you to a beautiful lazy river where your relaxing cave tubing adventure will begin. Relax as your guide takes you through a sacred cave system then onto an open river where the kiss of the sun will simply complete your day as it comes to an end.
Caves Branch – The Nohoch Che’en Reserve Belize-caves-branch The Belize Caves Branch – one of the areas where the river exits an underground cavern.... more
The Caves Branch Cave is one of several subterranean sites that were carved out of the limestone foothills of the Maya Mountains by the very active Caves Branch River. Our country is unique in that it has the largest cave system in Central America and the Cave’s Branch is part of this natural wonder, most as yet unexplored or mapped. This is a must-see for any visitor and one of the Top Ten Things To Do In Belize.
The site provides us with an excellent example of the erosive power of water, and the natural wonders of the country.
Flow through the refreshingly cool waters, and take a ride with a bird's eye view on the zip line.
At St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, there are unique geological features that can be found within 575 acres of forest rich with wildlife. The main attractions in this park, ... morenamely St. Herman’s Cave and the Blue Hole, are connected by an underground stream. Visitors will traverse the cave completely, seeing beautiful stalactites & stalagmites, and Mayan artifacts. After your guided tour through St. Herman’s Cave, we will be floating peacefully back to the entrance of the cave on an inner tube through refreshing fresh crystal clear waters.
Join our best Mayan Expert Guide to explore the Magnificence World that his ancestors created. Listen and become engaged as history comes alive through the souls of a living Mayan.... more
Xunantunich means “Stone Maiden” in the Maya language. Since 1892, numerous people have claimed to have seen a ghost here, dressed completely in white with red glowing eyes. Ongoing excavations have revealed that the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize probably played an important role in the political power struggle of the Classical period.
It seems likely that it joined in an alliance with Caracol & Calakmul in Mexico to bring down Tikal in Guatemala.
Xunantunich stands on a flattened hilltop, overlooking the Mopan River in Belize.
There are 5 plazas on site, which were once part of this Maya civic ceremonial center.
However they are completely overshadowed by the towering El Castillo or The Castle – it’s what makes the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in San Ignacio one of the top destinations in Belize
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
[Disclaimer: This is a test website for demonstration. None of the listings are real services] Kayaking is fun, but extreme kayaking with us down the Mopan River is much more exciting! ... moreOn this tour, you will be paddling down multiple rapids in the Mopan River in the Village of San Jose Succotz. After kayaking for 2 hours, we will have a delicious plate of local rice and beans with stewed chicken or cow foot soup at Benny's.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
This large cave set deep in the jungle outside of San Jose Succotz, Belize, is for the hardcore adventurer. It literally has no end in sight (experts haven’t discovered it yet)! It ... morefeatures huge stalactite formations, Mayan ceramics, three lakes, and a breathtaking skylight view. It is believed that the ancient Mayans used this cave to access the underworld and that their gods and deities resided there. The evidence has shown that the Mayans used this cave from the Early Preclassic, 1400-900 BC, until the Post Classic, mid-1500. It is also believed that this cave could possibly be part of a network that connects to the nearby site, Xunantunich. Come explore the Three Lakes Cave and be awed by such a rich, vivid history that is still present today!
This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This 3 Lakes cave tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park called Cave World Adventures in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes an entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
What to bring:
packed breakfast and/or lunch
bottled water and/or snacks
swimwear, towels, extra dry clothes
What to wear:
comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
This unique walk-through cave is featured deep in the jungle and accessible by ascending mossy stone steps. In addition to impressive stalactites and stalagmites, come and discover ... moreMayan traditions and ceremonies that took place thousands of years ago. It also includes Maya glyphs, unique formations and stunning views of the rainforest. This cave was part of a network of caves that the ancient Maya people believed connected them to the underworld in which their gods lived. This cave is perfect for those who don’t like enclosed spaces or too much climbing
This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This cave tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo called Cave World Adventures just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
In need of some R&R or meditation in a quiet outdoor setting? Come try out a unique yoga cave! Tucked away in a quiet corner of Cave World Adventures, you can be one with nature ... moreand find your zen- Belizean style! Use this private cave to practice yoga, meditation, journaling, praying, or whatever you need to relax, calm your mind, and enjoy nature.
This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This cave takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin.
This tour includes an entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
Time: 8 am, 1 pm
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Looking for an active adventure in Belize? Explore the underground Crystal Cave, located inside Blue Hole National Pak. An experienced guide will take you on a hike through the beautiful ... moretropical rainforest and into the limestone cave. Inside, you will see chambers filled with ancient Mayan artifacts such as pottery, beads, and obsidian tools. In addition to impressive rock columns, stalactites, and stalagmites, you will also see sparkling rock formations everywhere-especially in a section of the cave called The Wonderland. This is a challenging cave and is for those who love adventure- the guide will help lower you into the cave by rappelling with a rock if you wish to venture deeper into the cave. Reward yourself after this challenging adventure with a refreshing swim in the inland Blue Hole, which is a beautiful turquoise color.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
This medium-sized cave features a few narrow passageways and short climbs and is suitable for ages 10 and up. With close proximity to the park entrance, it is the perfect cave for ... morethe whole family to explore! Come and explore a cave that is rich in Mayan history! Kids will love scrambling over the rock walls and using the helmets with a headlight as they become young cavers while learning about the ancient Maya people who used to dwell in the cave.
This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This Treasure cave tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes an entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Want a beautiful, unique view of a cave in Belize? Try cave canoeing through Barton Creek Cave, located in the Cayo District of Belize. Begin your journey at the Mennonite Community ... moreof Upper Barton Creek and descend to the entrance of the 4.5-mile cave. Your guide will lead you through the cave, and as you paddle, look out for sparkling crystal formations which are over 1 million years old. Your guide will tell you details of the rich Mayan history, archaeology, and geology of the cave. Don’t forget to point your headlamp above you to see the soaring cathedral ceilings and a variety of other rock formations. After your float back to the entrance of the cave, finish your day off with a well-deserved swim in the creek.
Take a relaxing float on the crisp waters of the Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Your guide will fit you with a helmet and give you an inner tube at the entrance ... moreof the park. Then you will take a short but fun hike to the entrance of the cave. While on the hike, you will pass through a shallow river and get to explore small limestone caves. The Caves Branch System includes 9 caves, but your basic tour will last approximately an hour and a half and will be a relaxing, fun adventure. Once you reach the entrance to the cave, your guide will tether your group’s tubes together and then pull you through the cave, as he or she points out schools of cavefish, Mayan paintings, and stalactites inside the cave. You will also spot plenty of birds and other wildlife once you emerge on the other side of the caves. After your relaxing float, enjoy a swim before the short hike back to the park entrance.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Xunantunich, which means “Stone Lady” in the Mayan language, is one of the many impressive ancient Mayan sites in Belize. To reach these ruins, you will travel with your guide on a ... morehand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Xunantunich sits atop a stunning green hilltop with views of a nearby border town, Benque Viejo del Carmen, and Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala. Enjoy a half-day climbing the pyramids, some of which were recently excavated. Learn more about Mayan history in the museum, including how the name of the ruins changed over time. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the howler monkeys that live in the forest canopies at the site, or a wish willy (black iguana) that can be spotted trying to blend into the rock of the pyramids. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the site, or travel back across the river to try some yummy local cuisine. A must-see in Belize!
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