Altun Ha: An Amazing Archaeological Site to Visit in Belize
Altun Ha is one of several important Maya sites that dot Belize. Although Altun Ha is still being explored, it has already given archaeologists and historians important clues about the way the Maya lived, traded and developed their economies. Where Is Altun Ha Located? The site is about 30 miles from Belize City and it […]
Xunantunich Maya Ruins in Belize
Xunantunich, commonly pronounced “shoo-na-too-nitch,” is one of Belize’s most famous archaeological sites in western Belize. An interactive museum onsite allows visitors to easily learn about this proud city that once served every whim of the Maya elites. These days, visitors reach Xunantunich by ferry across the Mopan River in San Jose Succotz, Cayo District. The […]
3 Amazing Adventures You Can Do Only In Belize
Turquoise waters, exotic wildlife, pristine reef systems, abundant marine life, and rich Maya history make Belize a destination like no other. To experience the best of the best try an activity that falls into each of Belize’s offerings. Here are our top adventures to experience the best of Belize, only in Belize! Dive the Blue […]
Mestizo Origins at Santa Rita, Corozal
Birthplace of a Culture The ruins of Santa Rita in Northern Belize are believed by researchers to be the central structures of the ancient Maya city of Chetumal, and the legendary birthplace of the Mestizo culture. Santa Rita is a small archaeological site just outside Corozal Town, near the Mexican border. A small but impressive […]
A Visit to Cahal Pech Maya Site
Art and the Ancient Maya For societies all over the world, the artist plays a critical role. Through painting, pottery, hieroglyphic scribing, and many other mediums, artists act as record keepers, storytellers, and messengers. The work of the artist provides a link for future generations to better understand the past. At Cahal Pech, in Belize’s […]
Tie The Knot On A Maya Site For A Unique Belize Wedding
Romance is the expressive and generally congenial feeling emanating from an emotional attraction towards another person. It normally involves a great sensation of excitement and mystery. What better way to enjoy that feeling than in the company of that special someone in an exotic, tropical paradise? Belize is a popular and unique wedding destination. With […]
Nim Li Punit + Lubaantun in Southern Belize- Maya Rain Songs
Though music is now most commonly used as entertainment, for the ancient Maya, music held a more specific purpose. Discoveries made at the ancient sites of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit in southern Belize serve as keys to uncovering the true nature and value of music to the ancient Maya. Lubaantun is Belize’s largest Maya […]
Xunantunich – Structures of Many Stories – Maya Site
El Castillo El Castillo, the most prominent structure at Xunantunich, towers over the central plaza and faces the North. This structure is known best for the exquisite stucco friezes flanking its east and west sides. The glyphs represented there are also known to symbolize the sun, the moon, and Venus; three celestial bodies that play […]
Caracol – The Sky Palace – Maya Site
Heavenly Architecture at Belize’s Largest Maya Site Deep in the jungle of Belize’s Chiquibul National Forest stands Caracol, Belize’s largest Maya site. Spanning over 75 square miles – approximately five times the size of modern Belize City. In its center rises Caana, meaning sky palace, which reigns as the tallest standing structure in Belize. True […]