Xunantunich Maya Ruin & St Herman Blue Hole
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Xunantunich is a spectacular ruin perched atop a hill overlooking the Mopan River and the Cayo District, near the border with Guatemala. Cross the Mopan River west of San Ignacio on a ferry to reach Xunantunich or Maiden of the Rock. The main pyramid known as El Castillo is one of the tallest buildings in Belize rising 130' above the jungle canopy. The reward for climbing to the top with your licensed guide is a spectacular view of the Cayo District and Petén Guatemala.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Transport.
- Park Fees.
- Pick Up and Drop Off in Placencia Village.
- Tour Guide.
What's not
- Pick Up and Drop Off Outside of Placencia Village (can arrange)
- Gratuities.
- Alcoholic drinks.
Itinerary
Xunantunich has six major plazas with more than twenty-five temples and palaces. "El Castillo" (the Castle), the largest rises 130 feet above the plaza. El Castillo has carved friezes on the east and west sides. The frieze on the east has been preserved and covered with a fiber glass replica of the central mask representing the sun god. Depart Placencia at for the drive talongthe majestic Hummingbird Highway with karst limestone topography intermixed with orange groves. Turn west at Belmopan toward Guatemala and Xunantunich. Cross the Mopan River on a ferry to reach the temple. On the way home, stop to enjoy a refreshing swim in Blue Hole National Park. Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants and a hat and bring a swim suit. Bring a camera, binoculars, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Fitness level required: low to moderate
Take a short hike to see the cenote known as the Blue Hole. Taking a quick dip will refresh you one your way back to Placencia after spending the day at Xunantunich
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Splash Dive Center is located in Peninsula Club marina at the north end of the village of Placencia across the road from Chabil Mar Villas. Watch for a marina with dive boats.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Splash Dive Center Limited (but shown as Splash Dive Shop on Trip Advisor)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
How it compares in Placencia
- Its from-price is 20% above the median of the 39 day trips we list in Placencia.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 27 of 39.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Placencia
Placencia is a village on a long, narrow peninsula in southern Belize, with a Caribbean beach on one side, a lagoon on the other and reef islands offshore.
The Placencia peninsula runs roughly 25 km south from the mainland between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon, and the village sits near its southern tip. A concrete footpath called the Sidewalk serves as its main street, lined with guesthouses, bars and dive shops. The beach of pale sand faces east, and offshore the Belize Barrier Reef shelters small islands known as cayes.
Top-ranked sights in Placencia: Laughing Bird Caye National Park.
