Located in the extreme western part of the Cayo District and overlooking the Mopan River, the ancient Mayan center of Xunantunich sits on an impressive hilltop. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial center during the Classic period and is composed of 6 major plazas, a ball court, and 3 carved stelae. The most prominent structure is the pyramid “El Castillo” (the castle), which rises 130 feet above the plaza.
From atop this impressive structure visitors get a sweeping view of Cayo from the east and Guatemala from the west. The most notable feature of “El Castillo” is the reconstructed frieze on the east side of the lower temple. Getting to Xunantunich includes riding a hand-cranked ferry to cross the majestic Mopan River..
• Daily pick up 8:00am-8:30am from cruise ship terminal, water taxi, municipal airport, or your hotel
• 2 hour drive to Xunantunich
• 1 1/2 hour tour on the site
• Lunch
• 2 hour drive back to Belize City
Note: Level of difficulty: Moderate - Some walking required over uneven ground. Not wheelchair accessible.
Full payment is due in order to confirm the tour. A 80% refund will be granted if cancellation is received 36hrs or more, prior to departure. There will be NO refund if cancellation is received less than 36hrs prior to departure. We Private Belize Adventure reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure under circumstances that may make operations of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments, which were received, will be promptly refunded. This cancellation policy applies to any reason for cancellation, including airline delays, strikes, world events, personal issues or Acts of God.
Cruise Excursions:
100% refunded due to Ships not calling Port for any reason, or due to Excursion Operator’s cancellation due to inclement weather.
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