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By Cayo Inland Expeditions

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Free cancellation available
Price is $85 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Experience the majesty of Xunantunich with the personal touch of a small-group excursion. Located just a quick 30-minute drive from San Ignacio in San Jose Succotz village, Xunantunich (“Maiden of the Rock”) is one of the region’s most magnificent & easily accessible Maya sites.

    Tour Highlights:
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    Door-to-Door Service: Free, hassle-free pickup and drop-off for hotels within 10km of San Ignacio Town.
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    Small Group Sizes: Guarantees a personalized, unhurried atmosphere with your guide.
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    Iconic River Crossing: Includes a ride across the scenic Mopan River on a historic, hand-cranked ferry.
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    Local Artisan Shopping: Stop at the riverbank market to find handmade hammocks, slate carvings, and jewelry.

    Travel comfortably to the village of San Jose Succotz, cross the river via the unique hand-cranked ferry, and enter the grand plaza of Xunantunich. You will explore ancient ball courts, learn the rich history of the Maya, and have the opportunity to climb the famous El Castillo pyramid

Activity location

  • Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

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Xunantunich Maya Site 1/2 day

  • Earn $5.10
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$85.00 x 2 Adults$170.00
Total
Price is $170.00
Until Thu, Oct 29

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional local guide
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Park Entrance Fees
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
    • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
    • Things to bring along: Cool and comfortable clothing, hiking/tennis shoes, camera, bug spray, sun block lotion
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Activity itinerary

Xunantunich

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Xunantunichi, pronounced 'Shoo - Nan - Tu - Nich', gets its name from a legendary folktale about the ghost of a woman who as locals have it inhabited the sacred grounds as far back as the late 1800’s. A classic period (300 – 900AD) ceremonial center located just a stone’s throw away from San Ignacio in the beautiful Maya village of San Jose Succotz, making this one of the most accessible Maya Temples in the area. Xunantunich boasts Belize’s second largest Maya structures named El Castillo (The Castle) standing 130 feet and offering an astonishing panoramic view of the Maya Mountains.

Mopan River

  • 20m
Located just a stone’s throw away from San Ignacio in the beautiful Maya village of San Jose Succotz, making this one of the most accessible Maya Temples in the area. Xunantunich boasts Belize’s second largest Maya structures named El Castillo (The Castle) standing 130 feet and offering an astonishing panoramic view of the Maya Mountains. To get to the site one must cross the Mopan River by a hand cranked ferry, which then gives us access to the one mile ascent into one of Belize’s most popular sites. Here you will find yourself immersed in pristine jungle surroundings, home of howler monkeys, spider monkeys, birds and iguanas. While exploring along with your guide, you will learn about the history of this site and the Maya civilization that once inhabited it.

San Jose Succotz (Pass by)

Maya village in western Belize

Location

Activity location

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    Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

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