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MAYA & MENNONITE CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR
Barton Creek Mennonites
There are approximately 10,000 Mennonites living in Belize. Although originally of European descent and heritage, ... moremany Mennonite children and their parents have been born and raised in Belize, creating a unique blend of culture and spirituality. The Mennonites are much like the Amish, living a humble and religiously pious lifestyle. The Mennonites of Belize are peaceful, hardworking people and the more remote communities like Barton Creek retain a very traditional and simple way of life, relying on their knowledge and strength to farm and survive in the jungle with few modern amenities. Belizean Mennonites speak a dialect of German as well as the local languages of English, Kriol, and Spanish.
The communities are very conservative and the women wear bonnets and long dresses, while the men wear denim overalls and wide-brim hats. The men may wear traditional suspenders and dark trousers. They use horse-drawn buggies for transportation and till their farm fields with horses. In the most remote communities, they still use horses to drive their sawmills.
The Mennonites of Barton Creek are very restrictive with their use of machinery and they produce many agricultural crops without any modern machinery. They are highly productive people and they produce honey, milk, eggs, poultry, beans, and other staple crops. Often confused with the Amish, the Mennonites are actually their own distinct religious group with strict Christian principles and their own language. They have many traditions and practices that date back hundreds of years, including arranged marriages. Come to explore this fascinating and reserved culture on a trip through the jungle and back in time to how things were before cell phones, cars, iPods, and even before electricity.
San Antonio’s Women's Group
Located on the road to the Mountain Pine Ridge, the village of San Antonio was named after St. Anthony of Padua when a Spanish Priest who visited regularly from the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen brought a statue of St. Anthony to the Village. The statue can be seen in the Catholic Church near the Village Square. Prior to the name change, San Antonio was known in the local Yucatec Maya dialect as “Osh Multun Kakab” which translates to “Three Mound Virgin Forest”. Today villagers simply refer to their village as “Tanah,” which is the Mayan term for “our home.”
This is a beautiful and productive community with various cultural activities throughout the year, especially in the months of June and December. June 13 marks St. Anthony Day and villagers celebrate for 13 days with traditional Mayan music, foods, such as tamales, and festivities. This is mainly an agricultural community and the local residents grow crops such as peanuts, corn, squash, and beans, much like their ancestors. There are currently three Women’s Groups in San Antonio. One group operates the community bakery, the other specializes in pottery, local jewelry, and embroidery, and the most recent group is making hammocks, embroidery, and clothing. Tour this lovely village and get a firsthand look at living Mayan culture. Local Mayan lunch is included with your tour.
Type of Tour/Activity: Cultural Immersion
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Off the beaten path and deep with the Heart of the Mystical Mayan mountains, lay a hidden world. Board the Jungle pontoon - Jungle Gypsy - and let her be your guide as you are given ... morethe rare opportunity to become part of Mother natures environment, without hurting her or the wildlife that call this beautiful lush forest their home.
Hidden behind the vast green array of trees and birds, beyond the beckoning
of the howler monkeys' laugh, visit a world unseen...
This journey on the river will be exciting and unforgettable.
Enjoy the river cruise, as the pontoon navigates the calm waters, cutting a course through the mountains that were carved by the river itself.
Your guide will lead you to explore three beautiful destinations, each one different and unique.
This tour offers- optional swimming, cliff jumps, rope swing, and a waterfall that you can climb! Yes, climb the famous Sandpaper waterfall!
Type of Tour/Activity: Water Sports
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Visit the Majestic Mayan Temples of Xunantunich! Come and discover the famous "Maiden of the Rock". Climb atop one of Belize's tallest Mayan Temples- El Castillo ( the castle)! From ... morestanding atop the 13 layers of heaven, you will then venture into the mystical Mayan mountains and board a Jungle pontoon boat to visit hidden waterfalls!
jungle pontoon waterfall adventure
Your day of adventure beings as you leave San Ignacio Town. You will then board a hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River, which flows in from neighboring Guatemala. Xunantunich ( Maiden of the Rock) reveals to be one of the earliest centers in the region pre-dating to around 1000 B.C. when it was still a growing village. It eventually flourished into one of the powerhouses of the region alongside Naranjo, 8 km due west of Xunantunich. This impressive monument you are able to see today, archaeological research dates it to the 7th century! Xunantunich's most recent discovery has actually revealed the largest Royal tomb in the country of Belize. Be amazed by how boldly “El Castillo” stands overlooking the rest of the complexes. Climb this spectacular structure which rises 40m (130 ft.). Xunantunich is one of the highest, and most famous man-made buildings in the country. When you stand on top of “El Castillo”, experience the same breathtaking view that the rulers once enjoyed. Get a small view of Guatemala and much of our Jewel "Belize" with a 360-degree panoramic view. After visiting this Beautiful Mayan site, you will then venture off the beaten path and deep into the Vaca Plateau forest reserve. A secret piece of paradise awaits you.
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Board a jungle pontoon and let it be your guide as you are given the rare opportunity to become part of mother nature's environment without hurting her, or the wildlife that calls this beautiful lush forest home. Hidden behind the vast green array of trees and birds, beyond the beckoning of the howler monkeys laugh, visit a world unseen by many. With optional tubing, cliff jumps and a waterfall you can climb, this adventure is a lifetime experience.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Xunantunich Tour; Wear safari clothing.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: Caye Caulker
Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Tour
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: Caye Caulker
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Enjoy a stay in a private secluded riverfront farm villa along the Mopan river in Cayo. Three homes available. Main House includes 2 air-conditioned bedrooms and 2 full baths. Ideal ... morelocation for experiencing Belize in a relaxing, secluded private farm setting just 15 minutes outside of San Ignacio town. You get exclusive use of the entire house for the duration of your stay. Ideal for 4 adult guests, but can accommodate up to 6.
Cabin 1 can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults.
Cabin 2 can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults.
Booking through Belizing.com includes free use of one canoe for one day during your stay, as well as free use of river tubes during your stay.
Please see our Airbnb reviews here: https://www.airbnb.com/users/23499058/listings
All houses includes a full kitchen and utilities, including laundry facilities.
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Located deep in the Chiquibul forest reserve, Caracol is the largest known Mayan site in Belize and one of the biggest in the Maya world. Caracol was a classic period urban center ... morethat spread out over 55 sq miles with an estimated population of 150,000 inhabitants and causeways that radiated up to 5 miles from the center. The temple rises 41 meters above the plaza level with 100 meters of base area and to this day is still the largest man-made structure in the country of Belize. The drive to Caracol will take you through the scenic mountain Pine Ridge forest reserve, home of Rio On Pools & Rio Frio Cave.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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Xunantunich was a classic period Maya ceremonial and residential center. This site is located along the western border of Belize with Guatemala on the Mopan River in the village of ... moreSuccotz. The core occupies a hilltop with six plazas that include temples and palaces. The most prominent rises 130 ft above the plaza called “El Castillo”. Vehicles use a hand crank ferry to access the site.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Cahal Pech is located on a hill overlooking the town of San Ignacio. It contains 34 structures located around several courtyards. The tallest is 77 ft and two ball courts. Investigations ... morebegan in 1988 and revealed that the Cahal Pech was settled by 1200 BC. A carved monument discovered at the Cahal Pech is also the earliest carved stela for the eastern Mayan lowlands. Discoveries and excavations continue on both sites presently.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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Your adventure day starts right when your friendly tour Guide meets you right at the hotel or the airport in Belize City. He/she will get you in, and the air-conditioned tour van will ... moretake you on a 90-minute drive to Xunantunich. The drive will offer a variety of views of the countryside of Belize. Green lawns, palm trees, plantations, and hillsides will be part of the scenery. Please note that the order of the excursion activities may be switched depending on the time of the year.
You will have the chance to experience small a hand ride on a ferry ride. Its ride is as smooth as it is brief. It is only a 10-minute river crossing ride, enough time for you to step outside the van and stretch your legs while looking at the beautiful river.
El Castillo is the second-largest Mayan temple in Belize. Standing at about 135 feet above the level of the central plaza and to this date, you have the opportunity to climb this impressive Mayan temple structure. Reaching the top you can enjoy the unique view including a border town of Guatemala. Xunantunich is at the top of the Mayan World! Your local Belizean excursion tour guide will have many facts to share about this Ancient Maya astrological site!
After your guided tour of Xunantunich, the ride to the Cave Tubing Park is about 60 minutes. Your cave tubing adventure with part of this Adventure in Belize. When You arrive at Cave Tubing, your tour guide will go over safety information. Then, you will be getting your headlamp and follow the guide on the walk to the cave entrance – approximately 30 minutes.
These caves system was considered to be the Underworld of the Maya. With a date over 2,000,000 years old cast shadows on the cave walls as you explore and experience the ancient Mayan underworld as you Tube along. A living museum, where the past can you still experience in its historical and natural caves. Glide past openings in the ceiling chamber of the caves, filtering mists of jungle light, as your tubing through underground river caves sparkling with mica-studded stalactites and stalagmites. There are three caves you get to float through. Your friendly excursion guide will help you to get the most out of this experience.
Type of Tour/Activity: Mayan Ruins and Archaeological Sites
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