Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & St. Herman’s Cave
The excavated temple, El Castillo, is one of the highest structures in all of Belize and boasts an awe-inspiring view, a reconstructed frieze, a number of stele, and a ball court.
$120.00/per person
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & St. Herman’s Cave
Include entrance fees, Lunch,and tour guide. Does not include 12.5% Tax
XUNANTUNICH RUINS: “The Maiden of the Rock”, as it is known in the local Mayan dialect, is easily accessible in Western Belize in the Cayo District, just inside the border from Guatemala.
There are numerous ancient structures around the Xunantunich site.
It was the first Mayan ruin in Belize to be opened to the public when a road and hand cranked ferry bridge were built in 1954 to access the site. Xunantunich is an example of the “Classic” period of Mayan history, from about 300 A.D. to 900 A.D. The site was largely abandoned by the Mayans about 900 A.D., possibly due to a large earthquake in the region. The exploration of Xunantunich began in the late 1800′s by the British. A team from UCLA is continuing excavation and restoration of the site to present. Today there is a very nice Visitor’s Center which includes a scale model of the site which gives visitors a nice overview of the ruins.
Mopan, Macal and Belize River Valleys and the Guatemalan Petan District. What to bring: Sunhat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes (or boots), water bottle