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Xunantunich: Echoes of the Ancients Mayan Civilization
(14) Reviews
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Walk through ancient plazas where Mayan rituals and ceremonies once took place. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo, the tallest temple on the site, our guests also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze, which includes interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing Mayan religious beliefs, inscribed on both the east and west sides of this huge temple. Arriving atop, you will be mesmerized by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and takes you across the country, going westward for approximately 1 1/2 hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border, just before the bordering...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Entrance Fees
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This guided tour then begins at the Museum, where you are given detail information of this particular site and you get to see some Mayan artifacts that was found during excavation. The tour then continue to the plazas and temples. As more information is being presented, you will see the different temples and walk through the plazas. If you have the energy, you are also allowed to climb the temples, including El Castillo, the tallest temple at Xunantunich and the second tallest excavated in Belize. This temple goes up to 137ft from the plaza floor. As you make your way to the top, halfway you will notice a large stucco frieze of hieroglyphic writing and symbols inscribed on both the east and west side of the temple. Your guide will also make a presentation of these amazing inscriptions on your way up.
1 hour
Xunantunich: Echoes of the Ancients Mayan Civilization
(14) Reviews
About
Walk through ancient plazas where Mayan rituals and ceremonies once took place. Whilst making your way to the top of El Castillo, the tallest temple on the site, our guests also get to see the remarkable stucco frieze, which includes interesting hieroglyphic writings and symbols representing Mayan religious beliefs, inscribed on both the east and west sides of this huge temple. Arriving atop, you will be mesmerized by the picturesque beauty of the mountainous landscape of western Belize. This tour begins from Belize City and takes you across the country, going westward for approximately 1 1/2 hours until you arrive just about a mile from the Belize/Guatemala border, just before the bordering...
