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Xunantunich & Cahal Pech
A short ten-minute drive to the village of San Jose Succotz and a quick river cross on the Mopan River Ferry takes you to one of the highest Mayan Temple in the vicinity. Well-preserved stucco masks flanks the sides of El Castillo the tallest structure on site. Climbing to the roof comb, the panoramic view is spectacular. The layout of plazas, ball courts, temples and palaces are easily accessible.
El Pilar
This is an extensive site with much ceremonial and residential building almost completely covered by the lush tropical forest. Hiking trails meanders between these earthen covered temples and flocks of bird squawks in all direction. Howler Monkeys also frequents trees in fruit and much other wildlife share this very mystique Mayan forest.
Caracol
Belize’s largest and highest temples lie peacefully in the Tropical Rain Forest of the Chiquibul National Reserve. Ongoing research is shining much light to the history of this immense City mostly covered by the forest. Many wildlife including Jaguars and Scarlet Macaw live in the reserve. Waterfalls, pools and caves of the Mountain Pine Ridge are other attraction that is also a part of this tour.
Tikal
Located in Peten, Guatemala is the most majestic of all Mayan Site only1.5 hrs. from the Belize-Guatemala Border. Towering above the rainforest are temples and palaces that leaves the visitor wondering what could have gone wrong to such a powerful and prosperous civilization. Excavation has revealed much architecture and archaeologist continue to piece together the history of this ancient Maya City. |