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Cahal Pech Maya Ruins
Cahal Pech means “place of ticks” in modern-day Maya, and refers to the fact that the surrounding area was once used as pasture land. However, this was the royal acropolis-palace of an elite Mayan ruling family who lived here during the Classic period. Cahal Pech was settled around 1000 BC and abandoned by 800 AD.
DURATION: 2.5 hrs approx. FITNESS/INTENSITY: Moderate KID FRIENDLY: Yes
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El Pilar Mayan Ruins
This site was named El Pilar Spanish word for watering basin due to the numerous sources of water that are located in that area. Archeologist considers this to be the largest Mayan center in the Belize River Valley with more than 25 identified plazas in an area of approximately 100 acres.
DURATION: 4 hrs approx. FITNESS/INTENSITY: Moderate KID FRIENDLY: Yes
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Xunantunich Maya Ruins
Located about 80 miles west of Belize City in Cayo District near the town of San Ignacio and the border with Guatemala, Xunantunich is most famously known for the large temple known today as El Castillo (Spanish for “The Castle”) which is more than 130 feet tall (30 meters) making it the second-tallest building in Belize.
DURATION: 3 hrs approx. FITNESS/INTENSITY: Easy KID FRIENDLY: Yes
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