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 … .Read More about Xunantunich Maya Ruins in Belize
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 best try an activity that falls into each of Belize’s offerings. Here are our top recommendations on how you can experience the best of Belize, only in Belize! Dive … .Read More about 3 Amazing Adventures You Can Do Only In Belize
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 … .Read More about Mestizo Origins at Santa Rita, Corozal
Tie the knot on a Maya Site
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 thatspecial someone inan exotic, tropical paradise? Belize is a popular and uniqueweddingdestination.With numerous landscapes, tropical climate all … .Read More about Tie the knot on a Maya Site
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 … .Read More about Nim Li Punit + Lubaantun in Southern Belize- Maya Rain Songs
Belize Maya Sites
Xunantunich Gazing out over the Mopan River Valley, stands Xunantunich, one of Belizes 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 … .Read More about Belize Maya Sites