Like many ancient ruin sites, the Maya City of Altun Ha is filled with mystery and wonder. Known as Rockstone Pond in Mayan, it is located close to the coast, approximately 31 miles north of Belize City. It was once an ideal place for commerce in the ancient Maya world. Nowadays, the proximity to Belize City makes Altun Ha a popular destination for both locals and international travelers visiting Belize.
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Belize has hundreds of Maya sites, ranging from small mounds to internationally acclaimed pyramids, from city complexes to sacrificial cave systems. The Maya sites have been in our history for many years and is one of the greatest attractions in Belize. While exploring you will learn a lot about the remains of the ancient Maya which include pottery, skeletons, stelae, and tall palaces, temples, and ceremonial centers.
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Almost all visitors to Belize will arrive in the largest city in the country at some time or another, but unfortunately Belize City is not an attractive destination for most. Most of the visitors that come here are just passing through, Belize City is a transportation hub for all international and domestic flights, as well as the ferry that leaves from Ambergris and Caulker Cay. But Belize City has some hidden gems and nearby attractions that make the visit worthwhile. Read More
Caracol is an archaeological site managed by the University of Central Florida in Orlando. As the largest Maya site in Belize, this dig is one of the most important for modern thought on Maya civilization, culture, and history. Luckily, most of the larger ruins are open to the public. Read More
Corozal House has served as many types of facilities since it's creation in the 19th century. Visitors today find a beautiful community center which houses an art gallery of local works, and a museum of local history. This spot makes sure that nobody within a short distance must go without the arts. Read More
Hopkins is a small and quiet town on the central Caribbean Coast. It has an extensive and beautiful beach strip, a large freshwater lagoon and a Garifuna population that is dedicated to the preservation of its traditions. Read More
Nim Li Punit is one of the smaller Maya sites well known for the large amount of stele found there. Nim Li Punit inherited it's name from a carving on the longest of the site's twenty-six stele, depicting a figure wearing a large headdress. Read More
Located 195 miles (315 km) from Belize City, Punta Gorda is an established coastal town on the southern tip of Belize. This serves as a gateway to the Cayos Sapodillas Marine Reserve, a group of atolls, shallow islands known for their colorful coral gardens and vibrant marine life. It is also a good base to visit the Río Blanco National Park and some of the accommodations in remote places of the jungle in the southern Mayan Mountains. Read More
Gazing out over the Mopan River Valley, stands Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most beautiful and mysterious ancient Maya Sites. The site’s modern name, pronounced zoo-nan-tun-ich, means ‘stone woman’. It references a local legend of a ghostly belle adorned in white, scaling the steps of El Castillo before disappearing into the stone face at the top.
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Uxbenka, translated as "ancient place" is an early classic ceremonial site. The site is very small compared to Lubantuun or Nim Li Punit. This Maya site perches on a ridge overlooking the foothills and valleys of the Maya Mountains. The Blue Creek Canyon can be seen in the distance. Read More
Responsible for the revitalization of the art of Maya Slate Carving, the Garcia sisters offer a collection of limestone and slate statues for guests to view and even purchase. They also keep the Maya way of living alive through many classes and workshops. Read More