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Home » Belize Travel Blog » Exploring Cahal Pech in San Ignacio Belize

Exploring Cahal Pech in San Ignacio Belize

Home » Belize Travel Blog » Exploring Cahal Pech in San Ignacio Belize

October 13, 2014
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In this video, John Pedroza explores the royal and majestic Palace of Cahal Pech Maya Ruins in San Ignacio.

Here is how he described Cahal Pech Maya Ruins:

The name Cahal Pech means “Place of Ticks” (probably has something to do with the ads at the stadium). That was the name given to the site by archeologists from Pennsylvania in the 1950s. Somehow I doubt the Mayan named their palatial hilltop city after a bug infestation. Archeological evidence shows the site being inhabited as early as 1500 BC. One can only guess what was going on in this city a thousands of years ago, but looking at the location and ball court I am guessing that at one time Cahal Pech was a major trading post. From it’s hilltop location one can easily see the Macal and Mopan rivers. Anyone controlling that city could have controlled the trade for almost endless miles.

When I was there I had the pleasure of exploring the ruins all to myself. There were no barriers at all at the site. I was free to explore as much as I wanted to and I did. The site is very multi leveled. Like most Mayan sites there was amble evidence that the city had been rebuilt every 52 years. I saw rooms that appeared to be living quarters and others that appeared to be offering rooms. I also saw some rooms that appeared to be storage rooms (very dark and popular with the bats). I suppose if I wanted to do it the touristy way I could have driven up there. There is ample parking, but the hike wasn’t really that bad and it kind of gave me a more explorer feel to the place.

Want to learn more about Cahal Pech Maya Ruins? Visit our Cahal Pech tours page to learn more!

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