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Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V.
Belize City, Belize
$239
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
On August 22, 1998, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was declared Belize's first Ramsar site based on the wetland's significance, especially as waterfowl habitat. the Lagoon host of hundreds of Birds especially during the dry season, featuring Storks, herons, egrets, kites, hawks, parrots and so much more, the maya site of Altun Ha can be viewed year round, rain or shine. The slow drive takes you around the City of Belize, view the BELIZE sign, colonial style architure residences, Lindberg Landing, fruit trees, flowering plants, birds, the Old Belize River, rural communities, small farms, various species of Birds, unique native trees and plants, orchids and bromeliads, tour the Ancient city of Altun Ha, known for its ceremonial Temples with mask of gods, sacrificial altar and many findings of priestly tombs containing a wealth of artifacts. Go up several temples. We pick up and drop off at the Airport, Cruiseport. hotels, water taxi, municipal airport
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Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Maya Site Tour
- Bring Refillable water bottles, avoid disposing water bottles
- Driver/ Tour guide service
- local Belizean Rice and beans with stew chicken and veg cole slaw
- Gratuities
Meeting point
the guides with the V.i.V. sign will be at the BELIZE sign
Proceed to the EXIT of the Terminal , you will see the guide with the V.i.V. sign
Return details
the guides with the V.i.V. sign will be at the BELIZE sign
Proceed to the EXIT of the Terminal , you will see the guide with the V.i.V. sign
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Altun HaThe drive passes thru rural villages, grassland savannah, mangrove forest and the Rain Forest and arriving at the Maya Pyramids of Altun Ha. Then we walk to this first Plaza we see and share information of the findings of the archaeological excavations that occurred during 1964 to 1974 Field seasons. The tour continues to the second plaza featuring the residential area where excavations found skeleton remains in the rooms and artefacts such as polychrome vessels. Then the highlight of the day, approaching the Sun Temple with mask of gods and at the summit the pyramid is the sacrificial altar. the guide shares more information of the vast wealth of findings found inside this structure including our most precious stone the Jade Head, the largest carved object found in the maya world. After enjoying the views from up top, it’s time to come back down, return to the van for the drive back to the city.
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Crooked Tree Wildlife SanctuaryOn August 22, 1998, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was declared Belize's first Ramsar site based on the wetland's significance, especially as waterfowl habitat. The Jabiru stork is Crooked Tree's most famous resident. Belize has the largest nesting population of these great birds in all of Central America. Jabiru storks arrive in November to nest in the lowland pine savannas. Two pairs of Jabiru storks are known to nest within the Sanctuary. After the young fledge, in April and May, the birds from the northern and central parts of Belize congregate at Crooked Tree lagoons. When the rains come, the birds leave
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Altun Ha, Birdwatching at Crooked Tree V.i.V.
Belize City, Belize
$239
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!