This is a sleeping giant waiting to be wakened by the slow discovery of more archeological evidence. Few ancient cities were brave to rise up and fight against one of the giants of the Maya world, Tikal. Yaxche is found approximately 45 minutes from Belize´s western border.
This site gives us an opportunity to enjoy a sunset tour from the top of one of its tallest buildings. Seeing the sunset over the horizon framed by the lake on the western side of the city is spectacular. You have the option of seeing the sunset and coming back to San Ignacio for dinner or we can stay and have dinner at a restaurant near the site.
A few years ago ¨SURVIVOR¨ was shot at Yaxha and on a little island called Topoxte and since then it grew in popularity.
NOTE: Departure Tax at the Belize Border is $20.00USD ($40BZD) per person.