Altun Ha is located in the village of Rockstone Pond, Belize District, Belize, Central America approx. 35 miles from Howler Monkey Resort. Altun Ha was excavated in 1964 by the Royal Ontario Museum who gave the maya site its name by loosely translating the Rockstone Pond village's name into the maya name- "ALTUN HA"
In its hay day Altun Ha boasted approx. 10,000.00 inhabitants spanding as far as Bermudian Landing Village where they managed to farm; crops such as corn, beans, squash among others. With over a million mayas living in the area of what is now; present day Belize the mayas; of Altun Ha could be considered one of the bread baskets of the area among the many treasures found in Altun Ha are over 3 hundred pieces of jades, a maya book (a CODEX), and a 9 and 3/4 pound JADE HEAD - the largest jade object found anywhere in the maya world depicting the Sun God - KINICH AHAU
Altun Ha is an easy half-day tour from Howler Monkey Resort.
For a full day of adventure, Altun Ha can easily be added to one of the following adventures:
Bird watching - Juvenile Green Heron
Eco Friendly Elevated boardwalk leads to all cabins
Open air Patio
Nature sounds
Mailing address for:
Howler Monkey Resort & Nature Park, P.O. Box 860, Ladyville Village, Belize District, Belize, Central AmericaResort's email: mel@howlermonkeyresort.bz
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