Mayan Ruins of Belize
Belize is rich in Mayan history offering numerous Mayan Ruins
Sites to choose from. Some of the most well know and
accessible Mayan
Ruins Sites in Belize are the following:
 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.
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 Lamanai 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.
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Ruins Tours & Excursions
 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.
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Mayan Ruins Tours & Excursions
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