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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 There
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| From San
Ignacio take Benque Viejo Road
to the Maya village of San Jose Succotz .
There a hand-cranked ferry will take you (and
your vehicle) across the Mopan River. From
there, it's about a mile uphill to Xunantunich.
Open
daily 8-4.
San Ignacio Resort Hotel and Windy Hill Resort options include Horseback Riding along the Mopan River in route to Xunantunich or Mopan River Kayaking or Tubing, following a visit to this impressive archeological site. |
Hand Cranked Ferry |
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