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Xunantunich is
located across from San Jose Succotz, a few miles from
the western border. The partially-excavated and largest
pyramid, El Castillo, rises 130 feet above the main
plaza and offers an impressive Panoramic View of the
Belize's Cayo District and nearby Guatemala.
El Castillo- Click to Enlarge
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West-Facing Frieze - Click to Enlarge
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El
Castillo, is known for its frieze,
a banded stucco decoration which at one time extended
around the entire pyramid.
Impressive
museum displays a three-dimensional
model of the entire Xunantunich site,
as well as depicting the evolution of
Maya civilization. Three stelae from the
site are on display. |
Getting to Xunantunich
....
| From San
Ignacio take Benque Viejo Road
to the small Maya village of San Jose Succotz .
Here a hand-cranked ferry will take you
(and
your vehicle) across the Mopan River.
From
there, it's a mile Uphill to Xunantunich.
Open
daily 8-4.
For visitors to Cayo District - You can visit Xunantunich as part
of personalized
Vacation Package or as an add-on, while staying at duPlooy's Jungle Lodge, San Ignacio Resort Hotel or Gumbolimbo Village Resort. |
Hand Cranked Ferry |
duPlooy's Jungle Lodge, San Ignacio Resort Hotel and Gumbolimbo Village Resort - Xunantunich Options Include: Horseback Riding along the Mopan River in route or Mopan River Kayaking or tubing following a visit to this impressive archeological site.
For Cruize Ship Visitors - Belize Explorer offers a more personalized
Inland-Excursion Service for Cruise-Ship Passengers visiting Belize ....
Avoid the Cruise ship crowds by signing on to one of our Private and personally, conducted tours.
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