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La Milpa is an archaeological site and an ancient Maya city within the Three River region of Northwest Belize bordering Mexico and Guatemala. La Milpa is located between the sites ... moreof Rio Azul and Lamanai. Currently, La Milpa lies within the nature preserve owned by the Programme for Belize, a non-profit organization.
La Milpa is the third largest ancient Maya site in Belize. The ceremonial center is built on a high limestone ridge and, with more than 24 courtyards and over 85 structures, is in the topmost rank of Mayan sites. The Great Plaza is one of the largest public spaces in the Maya world. It is flanked by four temple-pyramids with the tallest standing 24 m above the plaza floor. It contains two courts for the sacred Mayan ball-game, associated with ritual and sacrifice as well as recreation.excavation.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
District/Region: Orange Walk
Boat up the New River from Orange Walk to the Lamanai Maya temples. On your boat ride, in addition to some amazing scenery, you’ll see wildlife like snail kites, jacana, morelet’s ... morecrocodile and iguanas.
Lamanai was occupied for more than 3,000 years, up until European contact. The Archaeological Reserve not only contains a museum with ancient Maya artifacts, but visitors can also see the remnants of two (2) 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill established in 1860.
A major attraction of Lamanai is the well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress.
Lamanai, one of Belize’s largest Maya sites, sits on the bank of the 30-mile-long New River Lagoon in the Orange Walk District. It features monumental architecture of temples and palaces dating from the Classic and Pre-Classic Periods. Set in tropical forest and providing amazing views from several of its large temples, Lamanai provides you a unique glimpse into the culture of the Maya and the biological diversity of the tropical rainforest.
Lamanai is the community with the longest history of human habitation in Belize. It was settled around 900 B.C and was still occupied two and a half thousand years later, when Spanish missionaries arrived to the site in 1544. During their almost century- long domination, the Spanish built two “Ramada” Churches that were used in their efforts to Christianize the site’s inhabitants. Eventually, in 1640 the Maya in several frontier towns rebelled against churches and villages throughout Belize. By the 1800’s, investors began a sugar operation at Lamanai. A dramatic fall in world sugar prices, and outbreakes of malaria among the workers resulted in failure of the enterprise, and the mill and farm were abandoned, just a few years after its establishment.
Did-You-Know?
Liquid mercury was discovered in an offering that was placed below the ballcourt marker at this site! This represents one (1) of only two (2) examples of mercury found in the Maya world (the other was at Caracol, also in Belize).
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site, Landmark
District/Region: Orange Walk
Lubaantun is known as "Place of the Fallen Stones" in Maya. This archaeological site is quite peculiar as the style of architecture is most distict, and unusual, from other archaeological ... moresites in Belize. Located in about two miles from the San Pedro Columbia Village in the Toledo District, the structures there are constructed from black slate instead of limestone and the corner stones of them are rounded rather than sharp.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site, Landmark
Marco Gonzalez Maya Site is a fascinating ancient ruin located in Ambergris Caye, Belize. The site was once a Maya trading post with 20,000 inhabitants. The site is now open to the ... morepublic for exploration, and visitors can see many Maya fishing artifacts.
The site is located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Caribbean Sea. The site is surrounded by mangroves, and the water is a beautiful turquoise color. the site is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and crocodiles.
The site is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the Maya people. Visitors can see the ruins of the temples and pyramids, and they can also learn about the Maya way of life.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
District/Region: Ambergris Caye
Nim Li Punit is a smaller Maya site located in Belize, about five kilometers from the Southern Highway. The site is home to a collection of the stele, or carved stone slabs, that tell ... morea story of the ancient Mayas who once occupied the area.
The stele at Nim Li Punit are some of the most well-preserved in Belize. They are decorated with carvings of Maya rulers, gods, and other figures. The carvings are often accompanied by hieroglyphic writing, which provides insights into Maya culture and history.
One of the most famous stele at Nim Li Punit is Stela 11, which depicts a Maya ruler named K'inich Bahlam II. Stela 11 is known for its intricate carvings and its detailed hieroglyphic writing.
Nim Li Punit is a fascinating glimpse into the past and is sure to leave visitors with a deeper understanding of Maya culture. The site is a must-visit for any visitor interested in ancient Maya history.
Did You Know?
The name Nim Li Punit means "Big Hat" in the Yucatec Maya language. The name refers to the large headdress worn by the Maya ruler depicted on Stela 11.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site, Landmark
Float trips along the Caves Branch River provide a unique vantage point to experience the sacred caves of the Maya.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
The Nohock Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve is home to a network of caves that were once sacred to the ancient Maya. These caves are filled with stunning rock art, including ... morehieroglyphs, figures, and animals.
One of the best ways to explore the caves is to grab an inner tube and take a float trip on the Caves Branch River. This is a great way to see the caves from a different perspective and to learn about the history of the area.
Tours of the caves run daily, and they typically last for about 2 hours. The tours are led by experienced guides who will teach you about the history of the caves and the ancient Maya.
If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, then a float trip through the Caves Branch River is the perfect thing for you.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site, Nature Reserve
Located on the outskirts of Corozal Town and is bordered on the east by the Caribbean Sea, Santa Rita is the ancient coastal trading city known as Chetumal during the Late Post-Classic ... morePeriod. Santa Rita is a unique Maya site because during this time, it survived the collapse of the Maya society and the early days of Spanish incursion into the region.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
Tau Witz (translating as "dwelling of a local god of the hill") is a Maya site located within Mayflower Bocawina National Park. The site contains the unexcavated ruins of a 43 by 64 ... moremeter temple, along with a single stela and the site of a granite quarry, the only known quarry near the Mayflower Bocawina sites. The ruins are reachable by a 0.75-mile trail, signed as the Tau Witz Trail, which begins near the park visitor center and Mayflower Mayan Ruins.
Archeological artifacts make the site hard to date exactly, however, it is assigned to the Terminal Classic Period of Mayan architecture. Artifacts found at the site remain on display inside the park visitor center.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
District/Region: Stann Creek
Tikal is an ancient Mayan citadel in the rainforests of northern Guatemala. Possibly dating to the 1st century A.D., Tikal flourished between 200 and 850 A.D. and was later abandoned. ... moreIts iconic ruins of temples and palaces include the giant, ceremonial Lost World (Mundo Perdido) Pyramid and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar. At 70 meters, Temple IV is the tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
District/Region: Guatemala
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