Tour Destinations
CARACOL - Belize's largest Mayan site, sits atop the Vaca Plateau in the Chiquibul Forest. Rediscovered in 1936, it once housed 150,000 people across 80 square miles. Despite its high elevation (1,600 ft) and lack of natural water, its proximity to valuable copal and stone may explain its location. The centerpiece is Caana, a 135-ft pyramid offering stunning forest views. Wildlife like ocelots, j
XUNANTUNICH - meaning "Maiden of the Rock," is a Mayan site near San Jose Succotz, accessible by ferry across the Mopan River. Thriving during the Classic era, it remained important until around 1000 AD. Visitors can explore three of its five plazas, with El Castillo—a 120-ft pyramid—as the centerpiece. Climbing it rewards you with breathtaking views of the Mopan and Belize River valleys and dist
CAHAL PECH - a medium-sized Mayan site near San Ignacio town, features 34 structures packed into just 2 acres. The visitor center displays artifacts and a reconstructed site model, offering insight into its ancient past. Compact yet rich in history, it's a convenient stop for exploring Mayan heritage.
TIKAL - Guatemala's iconic Mayan city, features five massive monolithic temples, including the 230-ft Temple IV. Once home to 100,000 people, it rivaled Uaxactún and Calakmul before being ruled by them (AD 562-682). Revived under Lord Ah Cacau (AD 682), it dominated until the 9th century. Now a top archaeological wonder, its jungle setting in Tikal National Park attracts history buffs, birdwatche
BARTON CREEK - This amazing canoe journey takes you over two miles into a deep cave that the ancient Mayans once utilized for rituals and burial. Stalactites and stalagmites decorate the cave. The guide's flashlights can be used to observe bones and pieces of Mayan ceramics. You will pass through Upper Barton Creek, an old Mennonite community, on your way to the Cave
ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL Cave (ATM) - requires a short swim (12ft deep) to enter, followed by 3 hours of climbing boulders and squeezing through tight spaces. Discover carved stelae, ancient Mayan pottery, and the famous "Crystal Maiden" skeleton—a likely sacrificial victim. This adventurous trek is only for the physically fit