The Xunantunich Mayan Ruin tour includes all of the following:
Belize just contact us. Xunantunich is a well excavated and easily accessible Mayan site, close to San Ignacio in Belize. The Mayan ruins of Xunantunich are located atop a limestone ridge above the Mopan River, within sight of the Guatemala border. The central area is laid around three plazas surrounded by more than 20 structures. It name means “Stone Woman” in the Maya language and, like many names given to Maya archaeological sites, is a modern name. It refers to the ghost of a woman claimed by several people to inhabit the site. The ancient name is unknown Xunantunich was a thriving Mayan city from about 600 to 900 AD. Evidence indicates that during the 10th century AD there was a disruption at Xunantunich, possible an earthquake, and the city and much of its sustaining hinterland was soon abandoned. The site was reoccupied centuries later while the structures were already in ruins. Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Highlights At 127 feet the pyramid known as El Castillo is the second tallest structure in Belize, after the temple at Caracol. It’s a steep climb but the view from the top is worth it. The structure was probably built in three stages between the 7th and 9th century. At one time its frieze, a banded stucco decoration, extended around the entire pyramid. Today only a small part of the frieze remains which displays masks of the sun god flanked by signs of the moon, Venus and different days Xunantunich is located only a few miles west of San Ignacio. The Mayan ruins can be reached by taking the free ferry across the Mopan River. The entrance to the river ferry is right on the side of the Western Highway. The hand cranked ferry, which comes and goes on demand, takes you across in minutes. Then it’s about 1 mile uphill on a paved road to the ticket office. |
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| Experience Belize Tours Ltd P.O. Box 726 Belize City, Belize Central America Belize #:011-501-225-2981 US #: 205-383-2921 or 205-951-6809 www.experiencebelizetours.com info@experiencebelizetours.com |
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| ■ Full Day Mayan Ruin tour ■ For Cruise passengers and overnight tourists ■ Delicious Belizean Food ■ Personal service ■ Fun Guides ■ AC Transportation |
| Join me to a group for the Xunantunich Mayan Ruin tour for $72.48 per person. |
| January 25, 2011 Allen - We want to thank you for your hospitality, your personal attention and you thorough tour of your homeland. We met so many of our friends that made it so special. We have fond memories and great pictures. Love Hollidays, from NY February 10, 2011 Allen, we had a delightful time! The tour was informative, fun, and friendly. We felt like family with you. We were especially happy to see the kingdom Halls and Assembly Hall. Your country is beautiful, and we thank you sharing it with us in such a colorful & warm way, With agape, your Texas and Louisiana Friends 10-19-11 Thank you for everything. Our tour was very enjoyable. Friends from Atlanta March 29-2011 Thanx Allen for a wonderful, relaxing and educational trip and sightseeing, we appreciated all information we have had from you, not least the singing.☼ Lazar family from Sweden. |
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