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Xunantunich

Say {Zoo-nan-two-nich}

Xunantunich is located across from San Jose Succotz, a few miles from the western border. The partially-excavated and largest pyramid, El Castillo, rises 130 feet above the main plaza and offers an impressive Panoramic View of the Belize's Cayo District and
nearby Guatemala.

El Castillo - Click to Enlarge


West-Facing Frieze

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El Castillo
, is known for its frieze, a banded stucco decoration which at one time extended around the entire pyramid.

Impressive museum displays a three-dimensional model of the entire Xunantunich site, as well as depicting the evolution of Maya civilization. Three stelae from the site are on display.

Getting to Xunantunich ....

From San Ignacio take Benque Viejo Road to the small Maya village of San Jose Succotz . Here a hand-cranked ferry will take you across the Mopan River. From there, it's a mile Uphill to Xunantunich. Open daily 8-4.

For visitors to Cayo District - You can visit Xunantunich as part of personalized
Vacation Package while staying in Cayo.


Hand Cranked Ferry

Xunantunich options Include: Horseback Riding along the Mopan River in route or Mopan River Kayaking or tubing following a visit to this impressive archeological site.

 

 

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