Half-Day Altun Ha Tour
Highlights
Altun Ha
archaeological, museums, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Hours
Medium
English, Spanish
Description
Located 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Belize City, Altun Ha, Mayan for rock stone water, was once one of the wealthiest Mayan empires in the Americas. Famous for its Jade Head, Altun Ha boasts two plazas and thirteen structures. Here, the rich tombs are further indications that the elite enjoyed an exotic life. Apart from the magnificent structures, Altun Ha adds to its rapport with a lush rainforest reserve known as Altun Ha Nature Reserve. Here, Armadillos, agoutis, foxes, and even an occasional deer can be spotted. In this reserve, there is a man-made pond that was made by the Mayas as a source of fresh water. Large crocodiles still call this pond home. This site dates back to around 200 BC. Construction at Altun Ha lasted to around AD 900. The erection of these magnificent temples is a strong indication that this population was large and sophisticated.
Itinerary
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Explore Altun Ha on a tour
- Depart from Belize City and drive 25 miles north. Your guide will interpret the area you’re passing by and also talk about the history of Belize. This also includes your restroom break.
- After lunch, you gather up by the museum area, and then you start to walk in the reserve, where your guide will interpret the site trail and the structures in situ.
- After the tour, 30 minutes of shopping on site before departure back home, in time to catch a connection to the hotel.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.