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El Pilar  ~ Maya Ruin

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

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.

 


Nature Trail

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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