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Private Tour to Maya Sites Xunantunich and Cahal Pech
Belize
$350.00
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Overview
The Private Tour to Maya Sites Xunantunich and Cahal Pech offers an in-depth exploration of two remarkable archaeological sites in Belize. Over six hours, guests will engage with the history and culture of the ancient Maya civilization.
- 🏛️ Explore Xunantunich for 3 hours, one of Belize's wonders, located just a 15-minute drive from San Ignacio.
- 📜 Learn about the ancient civilization's history, daily life, and beliefs from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
- 🌄 Climb the impressive temples, including the 40-meter structure A6, known as "El Castillo," a former administrative hub for elite rulers.
- 🚤 Cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry, where you may spot Green Iguanas and bats along the riverbank.
- 🏞️ Visit Cahal Pech, a site meaning "Place of Ticks," which offers breathtaking views of San Ignacio and Santa Elena.
- 🏰 Discover 34 structures within Cahal Pech, including tall temple pyramids and two ball courts in a compact area.
- 🍽️ Lunch is included, ensuring you stay energized throughout the tour.
- 🚍 Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth journey with pick-up from your location in San Ignacio.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to enjoy this historical adventure.
- 🧳 Remember to bring cameras, insect repellent, sunscreen, and hats for a comfortable experience.
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Private Tour to Maya Sites Xunantunich and Cahal Pech
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travelers pickups around San Ignacio Area.
- Other
- Out district pickups.
- Lunch
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XunantunichXunantunich is one of the wonders found in Belize. This archeological site is just a 15 minutes drive away from the beautiful town of San Ignacio. The word Xunantunich derived from the Yucatec Maya language meaning "Stone Woman." The centre of Xunantunich sits on an artificially leveled limestone ridge that stands almost 183 meters above sea level. The epicenter consists of fours major architectural groups. The most prominent group is group A which is dominated by a 40-meter structure A6, known as "El Castillo." This massive structure is a large multi-complex building that served as dwellings shrine and administrative hub for the elite rulers of the center. Early settlers may have established a small village at the site during the middle pre-classic (600-300BC). The ancient city rose to prominence and declined between AD.700-1000. This tour will allow guest to walk within and ancient Maya city. It will educate them about the history and culture of ancient civilization. Xunantunich is a city that was first discovered in the 1800s however, major excavation projects took place until 1991-1997. so how will guest get to the site? Simple! they will be picked up at their place of stay and will be transported to Mayan City. Before reaching the site, guest will be crossing a hand-cranked ferry across the Mopan River. Here, observation of Green Iguanas and bats can be done at the riverbank.
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Cahal PechCahal Pech is located on the imposing hill that overlooks the twin towns of Cayo District, San Ignacio and Santa Elena. The name of the site means "Place of Ticks" in the Yucatec Maya language. Archeological investigations indicate that Cahal Pech was first settled between 1200-1000 BC and abandoned around 800-900 AD. The central of Cahal Pech consists of 34 structures compacted in a small area covering slightly more than 2 acres. Most of the structures are located seven courtyards. This includes tall temple pyramids and several range type buildings or palaces. The tallest temple is structure A1 which stands 77ft high. The site also has two ball courts, one carved stelea and one altar. Visitors enter the site as how ancient settlers did, through a large courtyard known as Plaza B.
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Private Tour to Maya Sites Xunantunich and Cahal Pech
Belize
$350.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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