 is
located across from San Jose Succotz, a few miles from Belize's
western border. The 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 - Enlarge
West-Facing Frieze
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, is known for its frieze,
a banded stucco decoration which at one time extended
around the entire pyramid.
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
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Any of duPlooy Travel's inland packages can include a guided tour of this site, located across the Benque Viejo Road from the small Maya village of San Jose Succotz . Here a hand-cranked ferry will take you across the Mopan River. From there, it's a mile uphill to the site which can be accessed on foot, horseback or in a vehicle. Open
daily 8-4.
- You can combine Xunantunich with other sites such as Cahal Pech, Barton Creek Cave or any of our half day tours as part
of personalized Vacation Package while staying in Cayo. |
Hand Cranked Ferry |
Xunantunich can also be reached on Horseback or by Hiking from duPlooy's Jungle Lodge, which takes you along a canopied jungle trail, through lush fields and picturesque countryside.
After your tour of the site, ride or walk on over to Benny's restaurant for a lunch of local fare before mounting up for the ride home or choose a pick-up by road and get back to your hotel early for swimming and other on-site activities. See our Cayo Activities & Tours page for more ideas.
Visit Xunantunich as part
of a personalized "Create Your Own"
CAYO Vacation Package.
See also Vacation Packages for a complete listing of our
Create Your Own, All-Inclusive and Fixed-Rate packages.
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