Belize Side Trips


Altun Ha Ruins: Mayan for the "Rockstone Pond" was a relatively small Mayan community, estimated from 3000-10,000 people but was affluent and important as a strategically located trading and ceremonial center. 

This site is well know for the discovery of the largest Mayan jade carving ever found.  This solid jade head named Kinich Ahau ("The Sun God") weighs nine pounds.

Altun Ha dates back to 600BC and was an active Mayan town until 900AD, the end of the Mayan era.  The beautifully groomed surroundings and quick access from Belize City makes a visit to this Mayan Center a must for the whole family.

Includes non-alcoholic refreshments, continental type breachfast, lunch, sodas, beer and rum punch and all entrance fees. A Jungle river ride down the Belize River, where you will see many native animals. This leisurely trip is through an unspoilt jungle. A Traditional Belizean lunch is served. This trip culminates at the ancient Maya Ruins of Atluh Ha, where your guide will educate you about our Mayan History. A short walk through the jungle before your return trip. $ Call for Current Prices


Detailed Information on Lamanai Ruins:Lamani Ruins Mayan for "Submerged Crocodile". Located beneath the jungle canopy along The New River Lagoon is second largest Mayan Site in Belize, Lamanai. Lamanai was first Occupied from 1500BC up until the nineteenth century, making it the longest know occupation of the Mayan era.

Hundreds of structures have been identified in the two square mile area of Lamanai.  The most impressive Lamanai structures are the Masked Temple, the High Temple, the Ball Court and Temple N10-9.

Climb the 125ft Mayan temple above the jungle canopy for a spectacular view of the surrounding jungle and lagoon.  Keep an eye out for a family of Howler Monkeys that reside in the jungle canopy overhead.
A full day takes you the the mainland and then a jungle river ride up the old Northern River to a beautiful village of Bomba. A short ride on the Pan American Highway to Orange Walk District where you will resume your jungle river ride on the New River. An approximate two hour guided toru of the ruin Lamania and the return trip. Trip leaves Wednesday @ 7 am and returns 5:30 pm. Continental breakfast, lunch, soda, water, beers, rum punch and all entrance fees included. Price $ Call for Current Prices


Xanantunich Ruins: Located in the beautiful Cayo District of Western Belize, this site borders Guatemala and is only accessible across the river by a hand ferry.  The remote access of this majestic Mayan Temple will guide you through centuries of History and to one of the most exemplary example of Mayan architecture.  Xanantunich overlooks the magnificent Mopan River, this major Mayan Center a key City which separated the Mayan Mountain of Belize/Guatemala from the Caribbean Sea.  The site has been largely excavated and is reminiscent of some of the largest Mayan Temples found in Tikal and Copan.

 



 

Cave Tubing and Rainforest Walk: Xibalba-Cave Tubing! You are picked up by vehicle at themunicipal airstrip in Belize City by the Tour Company. a short dirive takes you past the world famous Zoo and on to 'Cheers' the road stop restaurant, where we arrange meals and prepare for your adventure (bathrooms are here), and then a few miles more and we arrive at the Sibun Caves Branch River.

Your guide will explain all about the flora and fauna of the area . the sight of the entrance to the caves is breathtaking - Usually we frolic a little here and the take off tubing the caves of the Mayan underworld, with a caving light on your forehead! Call for Current Prices

 


 

 

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