Culture & history Shore Excursions Pyramid Tours Landmarks & monuments Day trips Guided tours Tours Day Trips From Mayan Ruins Sightseeing

Discover the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha on a guided tour from Belize City. Climb to the top of the Sun Temple and see the Sacrificial Altar.

Highlights

• Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha on a guided tour
• Learn about the history of the site from your knowledgeable guide
• Climb to the top of the Sun Temple and see the Sacrificial Altar
• Visit the onsite display center and see the many onsite gift shops
• See the Jade Head, one of Belize's most precious objects

Description

Discover the ancient Maya site of Altun Ha on a guided tour from Belize City. Explore the site's 5 major temples and several residential mounds, and learn about the many priestly tombs that have been found here. Meet your guide at the Port Terminal, water taxi terminal, or hotel lobby in Belize City. Then, drive 30 miles north, passing through Belize City and rural communities. Arrive at the Maya site of Altun Ha, which dates from 200 BC to 900 AD. Explore the site's 5 major temples and several residential mounds, all set in a natural forest. Learn about the many priestly tombs that have been found here, with each burial laden with masks, stingray spines, flint objects, manatee bones with carvings, and ceremonial clay vessels used in bloodletting rituals. Visit the major structure known as the Sun Temple, which was the site of a major burial find of Belize's precious object, the Jade Head. Climb to the summit of the temple, where there is a sacrificial altar. Visit the onsite display center and also visit the many onsite gift shops featuring many replicas of the findings at Altun Ha.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at Belize City Guided tour of Altun Ha Opportunity to climb the Sun Temple Visit to the onsite display center Access to gift shops featuring replicas of findings

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun It's recommended to bring insect repellent Stay hydrated; bring a water bottle Photography is allowed

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund