Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Shore Excursion

Xunantunich - Maiden of the Rock/Stone Lady Located at the extreme western border of Belize in the Cayo District, in the village of Succotz, where you cross on a ferry over the beautiful Macal River an its amazing rapids, and a short drive towards the majestic and spiritual ruins of the lost maya world. The site was a major ceremonial enter during the Classic period, and is composed of 6 major plazas; a ball court and 3 carved stelaes. The most prominent structure is the pyramid "El Castillo" (the castle), which rises 130 feet above the plaza, This city is host to the highest man made structure built in Belize, preserved by Mother Nature for over 1400 years When other great cities began to collapse such as Tikal, Caracol and Naranjo this city strived. So join me as I take you into the old but sacred world of the Mays, and you will be fascinated at their strange but marvellous life style.