The ruined city of Lamanai can be found in the middle of the virgin forest and the name means “submerged crocodile” in the Maya language. The site is only accessible by boat and with a bit of luck you might actually get to see some crocodiles on the one-hour journey on the New River or [...]
Caracol is the largest Mayan center in Belize. This Mayan site, situated in the Reservat Mountain Pine Ridge and in the remote upper Chiquibul Rainforest, was once considered the most extensive – even larger than Guatemalan Tikal.
Although the excavations in Caracol have not been as extensive as in Tikal and other sites, visitors will [...]
The Xunantunich Mayan ceremonial center stands out due to its spectacular location high on a hill above the Mopán River. The view from the ruins over the entire upper valley of the Belize River up to Guatemala is fabulous.
Equally exciting is the design of the 1,000-year old cult center: A total of over 25 [...]
Caribbean coast, Mayan culture and plenty of wild nature. Belize, the smaller neighbor of Guatemala and Mexico, primarily fascinates vacationers interested in culture and nature with an attractive mix of tropical forests with a rich range of wildlife, majestic mountains up to 3,700 feet high, mysterious Mayan temples and incomparable diving and fishing activities.
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