Xunantunich Mayan Site | Archeological Reserve

Xunantunich is an all day Tour!

Although Xunantunich (or "Stone Maiden" in English) had a relatively short life span, it interestingly flourished while most Mayan sites were in their final chapter; while at the same time gaining such importance that it accomplished having not one but two ball courts and several stela. El Castillo or castle as it is called, is the tallest temple at Xunantunich boasts "friezes" which tells a story and intrigues the mind.

You may wish to combine Xunantunich tour with the Belize Zoo or Cahal Pech for a very full day walking in the foot steps of the ancient Maya.

Xunantunich Maya Adventure! - A Full day of fun and intrigue.

🌸 7:45 a.m we Leave in our van after breakfast for the Xunantunich Mayan site in San Jose Succotz.
🌸 Arrive at our rendezvous point to board the Xuanantunich Hand Cranked River Ferry. All guests must alight the van for the crossing also, tipping the guys that hand crank the ferry is good idea.
🌸 After crossing the ferry and a couple of minutes we arrive at the entrance where we use the restrooms and start our tour of the Xunantunich mayan site starting with the small museum on site.
🌸 We very carefully climb "El Castillo" where we will admire the stucco carvings (the "friezes") and from the top we are able to look over into Guatemala. Many times on this tour we get to see monkeys, coatimundi, bats and many, many different species of birds
🌸 After spending a couple of hours at the site, we start our journey back to the lodge
🌸 Lunch is at your own cost just let us know if you would like for us to stop at a restaurant
🌸 After lunch we then move on to either Cahal Pech Mayan site or the Belize Zoo before heading home
🌸 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Arrive back to Howler Monkey Resort

What to bring for the Xunanunich Maya Adventure: view from El Castillo at Xunantunich

🌼 mosquito repellent
🌼 binoculars
🌼 reusable water container
🌼 Personal Medications
🌼 a couple of dollars for souvenirs
🌼 hiking shoes
🌼 Reef Safe Sun Screen
🌼 drinking Water
🌼 big serving of your adventurous spirit