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El Pilar is one of Belize's
largest Classic Period sites ....
| A number of buildings at El Pilar reach
50 to 70 feet in height, and the central plaza ruins consist
of temples, palaces, and housing for the elite. Large
water reservoirs and ball courts are located within the
center of the complex. |
Entering ~ Inside Corbel Vault
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Most structures are in the earliest stages of excavation,
but ambitious archaeological research is well underway
at this site.
Site Excavation |
There are no large-scale
clearings. Instead look for trails and
selected exposures of sample architecture. Currently,
El Pilar has a total of five trail systems, three archaeological
and two primarily nature trails intended to provide
insight into the agro-forestry of the ancient Maya.
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Nature Trail
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Getting There ....
El Pilar is 7 miles beyond the village of Bullet
Tree Falls. Take the Bullet Tree Road from San Ignacio,
cross the Mopan River bridge in Bullet Tree, then look
for signs directing you to the scenic, all-weather
El
Pilar Road.
Half-day trips from San Ignacio Resort Hotel and Windy Hill Resort include
guide and transportation. You can also visit and enjoy El Pilar as part of a Cayo Birding Package.
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