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Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Our Campfire Storytelling Tour is not only unique but cultural, and educational and is suitable for all ages. This tour begins with a short ride of about 15 minutes from our office ... morein San Ignacio to Green Acre. Upon arrival, you will head down to the riverbank, where seating will be around a campfire. Belize’s diverse and vibrant cultures have contributed to one of the most unique and interesting mixes of folklore as well as history. As your storyteller gives life to Belizean folktales as well as Belizean History, you will be amazed at how much you will learn about our beautiful Belize through this ancient form of art.
A must-visit, even when on the shortest stays in our beautiful country. Xunantunich is a national treasure that fills its visitors with a sense of time travel. If that isn’t appealing ... moreenough, how about saddling up a horse and riding into the shadow of this Mayan temple? You’ll depart from your Placencia accommodation for a three-hour drive to the stable site in San Ignacio. Once here, you’ll be given a basic safety and orientation briefing. Our horses are well-trained, and our guide will lead the way as you ride the well-maintained trails and the winding path along the Mopan River that runs through the village of San Jose Succotz. You're hit with how green and lush everything is. Some visitors might get to see a group of women doing laundry in the river while their children swim nearby.
Local souvenirs, hammocks, and blankets are available from the many vendors waiting alongside the River where you board the hand-cranked ferry that has carried many thousands to and from the calm beauty of this Maya Temple. Here, you’ll dismount your horse and the journey to Xunantunich begins on the other bank of the river.
Xunantunich is very well-kept and offers many opportunities for amazing selfies and group photos. The views from atop the castle are stupendous and go on for miles. Its wide-open spaces have provided a lovely backdrop for proposals and weddings and have served as a location for a few films and telenovelas. The temples are nestled in between lush rainforests whose trees may bloom vibrant red, yellow, orange, or pink in season. Bring along a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent, along with an open heart to experience simplicity and visit another world for a few hours.
Gratuity is not included in the price.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
Our signature river tubing is very unique, relaxing, and affordable. We here at Jem Travels & Tours take great pride in creating new activities to showcase Belize. This tour is ... moreonly done by us and is slowly becoming a major hit. It is great for large groups especially. This tour begins at Bullet Tree River, near Paslow Falls, and ends at our private property, Green Acre. It is approximately 3-4 hours of tubing. We provide tubes and life jackets, transfers, and guides. We also have tube coolers, that is if you want to have a party on the river! But what makes this tour really unique is that you get to see locals hanging out near the banks of the river and you get to see wildlife in the open such as birds and iguanas. Once you get to Green Acre you have the choice of doing your own picnic or we can provide food for you at a small fee. Whatever you decide, you can hang out at Green Acre for extra time if you like.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
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
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.
El Pilar is a Mayan Ruin located about 7 miles from Bullet Tree Falls village in Cayo, Belize. Your expert guide will take you to this site, which is surrounded by an abundance of ... morewater sources (“pila” means “water basin” in Spanish). This site is still being excavated, and most structures are in the early stages of excavation. An interesting feature of this site is a causeway that runs along the eastern edge of the site all the way across the border of the country into Guatemala. So far, 12 pyramids and 25 plazas have been discovered at El Pilar. It is believed to have been inhabited from 500 BC to 1000 AD. There are a variety of different residential structures at the sight, including an elite household, and also ceremonial
structures. In addition to 3 archaeological trails, there are also 2 nature trails for you to explore on the site. Your guide would be happy to accompany you on the trails and point out notable plants and wildlife in addition to providing you with more information about the rich Mayan history.
Pacbitun is a lesser-known Mayan site located near San Antonio Village in the Cayo District, Belize. The name means “Stone Set in Earth”. Your experienced guide will take you to this ... moresite, which has just recently begun to be excavated. This site was inhabited for around 2000 years, from 900 BC to 900 AD. This site is unique because it was recently discovered that during the Late Classic period, the Mayan people had a slate workshop, which is attached to one of the royal court's zones on the complex. This is a great off-the-beaten-track ruin that would make for a great stop to or from Mountain Pine Ridge!
Cahal Pech, which means “Place of the Ticks”, in the Mayan language, sits atop a steep hill that overlooks the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Your guide will tell you more ... moreabout this site, which is believed to have been first settled around 1200 BC. From the structures of the site, you can see that its inhabitants were rather sophisticated people. They built circular platforms used for ceremonial purposes, housing structures that resemble modern houses, and a ball court, which are all in amazing condition after thousands of years. Come explore these ruins and let your guide tell you more about the people who lived at Cahal Pech created art and traded and communicated with their neighbors in the nearby cities of Xunantunich, El Pilar, and others.
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.
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
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
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
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
[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.
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
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.
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.
Climb El Castillo, Belize's second-largest Mayan temple, to get a thrilling view of the other temples that are below. El Castillo is 137 feet above the ground. Let your tour guide ... moreexplain the significance of the stacco decoration on the side of El Castillo that depicts the Sun God flanked by the signs of the moon, Venus, and other days. After a fantastic Belizean lunch, of course, this excursion is followed by a drive through one of Belize's most stunning regions as you get to the cave tubing location. Your soothing cave tubing excursion will start after a short stroll through the rainforest to a lovely sluggish river. Unwind while your guide leads you through a sacred tunnel network before leading you to an open river, where the sun's final kiss will only bring your day to a close.
Departs From: San Ignacio Town
BARTON CREEK is a living cave in that it is still growing and developing with 10ft of water flowing constantly throughout. The ancient Mayans believed that their Gods would reside ... morein such places and Barton Creek Cave in particular because of its abundance of water. The Mayan God Chaac (God of Water) was believed to occupy the cave, whenever the Mayas were going through a drought or needed a rain god for crops they would go into Barton Creek and sacrifice young virgins who were thought to be suitable gifts to the Gods. The Mayans believed the cave was an opening or gateway into the underworld and treated it with great fear and respect.
BIG ROCK FALLS: Deep in the escarpment of the Mountain Pine Ridge, Big Rock Falls is another of the area’s waterfall treasures. The tremendous view of water rushing over the huge 150-ft rock formations and plummeting into the deep perfectly round pool at its base provides a rush of excitement. You won’t regret stopping by to take a nice cold swim, which you will definitely enjoy regardless if you are on your own, with someone, or with your family.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Xunantunich meaning “maiden of the rock” or “stone woman” in Maya, is situated on the Western Highway across the river from the village of San Jose Succotz.... more
Xunantunich is a Classic Period ceremonial center. The site core occupies only 300 square meters but the periphery covers several square kilometers. In Group A, Structure A-6 (El Castillo) rises 130 feet above plaza level making it one of the tallest buildings in Belize. On this structure, there are two temples. The lower temple is famous for its large stucco frieze. A mask with larger ears probably represents the sun god. Next, to this mask, there is a moon sign with a border of signs representing Venus.
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