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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
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
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!
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Take a day trip from Hopkins Village to the historical Mayan ruins in Cayo District western Belize. The Xunantunich Mayan Ruins are some of the finest Maya Ruins in Belize. The drive ... morefrom Hopkins to the western Mayan Ruins of Belize takes you through the scenic Hummingbird Highway and the western villages of Belize. This is a cultural experience, sightseeing tours with first-hand views of the countryside, Mayan Mountains, farms, colorful homes, and San Ignacio farmers market.
Xunantunich Mayan ruin, also known as the "Maiden of the Rock” is the second tallest Mayan ruin in Belize. Xunantunich is located across from Benque Viejo Road near the village of San Jose Succotz just a few miles from Belize’s western border with Guatemala. From there a hand-cranked ferry will take you across the Mopan River. From the other side of the river, it's a mile uphill to the site, which can be accessed on foot or in a vehicle.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Do you want to learn some basic horsemanship? This customized experience is perfect for you. This tour is designed for people who want an introduction to handling, saddling, and riding ... morea horse while enjoying the beautiful countryside and connecting with nature.
Minimum of 2 persons per tour. This tour is only available through Belizing.com
Type of Tour/Activity: Jungle and Rainforest Adventures
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Xunantunich Ruins and Kayaking tour starts at 8:00 am. We drive from San Ignacio, for approximately 35 minutes, to the parking area. Followed with a guided tour for a better understanding ... moreof our past and present. Then, it is followed by a relaxing Mopan River Kayaking or tubing tour; looking at iguanas and birds. (we use inflatable kayaks save for non professional or first-time kayakers) You are back at the hotel at approximately 12:30 pm.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Are you ready for a culinary adventure that will delight your taste buds? Take our 5-day cooking course which will teach you how to make Belizean staples such as rice and beans with ... morestew chicken, ceviche, panades, bollos, tamales, panades, salbutes, garnaches, sere, pibil, fried plantains, chocolate, fry jacks, johnnycakes, and more! These hands-on cooking classes will allow you to pick fresh ingredients from local farms and then will teach you how to make delish Belizean dishes. Take your new-found culinary knowledge home with you to wow your friends and family at your next dinner party!
What to bring:
-packed breakfast and/or lunch
-bottled water and/or snacks
What to wear:
-comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Tour a local organic farm and pick fresh crops as available- a variety of juicy limes, and cacao pods that are used to make chocolate, coffee, bananas, and more! The local farmer will ... moreshow you around the farm, explain to you the different varieties of each crop, and the methods to grow each group. Then taste your fresh, hand-picked produce!
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
It’s going to be an eventful day so be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This tour will start within a few miles of San Ignacio in air-conditioned transport to Xunantunich. ... moreXunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. It sits close to Belize’s western border and is a must-visit. Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the river at the entrance to the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple.
The panoramic views of the Cayo District and nearby Guatemala from atop ‘El Castillo’ are stupendous! Come with an open heart to experience simplicity and visit another world for a few hours before heading off to Jaguar Paw for cave tubing & zip lining.
When you’ve arrived at the outpost, you will meet your tour guides who will issue inflatable tubes, headlamps, and life vests. You’ll be given a basic orientation and safety briefing before heading off on a 30-minute hike which includes wading through a few knee-deep water streams.
Once at the cave system's entrance, it’s time for your ancient Maya underworld adventure. You’ll see intricate crystalline formations that line the cave with a majestic rise and fall of stalagmites and stalactites that add to the serene richness and grandiose of Xibalba as it’s known. After exiting the cave, you’ll emerge into the sunlight and free float downstream, ushered by the gentle current and little rapids, to the harmony of birds and natural wildlife which routes back to where the tour started.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
A tour of the Mayan site of Xunantunich is a must-do activity when visiting the country of Belize. This magnificent Mayan ruin located in the western part of the country pride itself ... moreon having the second tallest Mayan temple in Belize 'El Castillo', located approximately a mile from the border with Guatemala. From Belize City, your driver/guide will drive you the entire length of the western highway for about 1 1/2 hours to get to the site. Along the way, you will be presented with interesting information about the country as you view the beautiful mountainous landscape. You will be crossing the Mopan River by way of a hand-crank ferry to get to the site itself. This ferry has always been the mode of transportation to access Xunantunich. Once on the site, you will be guided through the museum as you start your tour. You then get to walk through several plazas and then get to climb up El Castillo and view both the east and west stucco frieze. These are huge hieroglyphic writings and symbols on the wall of this gigantic building. From on top of this ancient building, you will be amazed by the beauty of the landscape of western Belize and you also get to see a portion of Guatemala our neighboring country in the west. This is a tour that could be enjoyed by the entire family
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
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Embark on a thrilling day trip from Hopkins Village to explore the breathtaking beauty of the inland Blue Hole and the historic Xuantunaich Mayan Ruins in the Cayo District of Belize. ... moreImmerse yourself in the rich cultural experience of sightseeing tours, offering first-hand views of the picturesque countryside, Mayan Mountains, farms, colorful homes, and the lively San Ignacio farmers market. Watch in awe as you discover the pre-Columbian Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, renowned as some of the finest in Belize, and indulge in an authentic Belizean lunch amidst the picturesque surroundings.
On the way back, relish in a refreshing stop at the Blue Hole National Park cenote on the Hummingbird Highway. Bask in the beauty of the sapphire-hued pool that was formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave, with the river still running through the original cavern and into the cave system. The depression spans 100 feet deep and 300 feet in diameter, with the actual blue hole at the depression’s base having a depth of about 25 feet. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and capture memorable moments through photography or swimming.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
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