Xunantunich is an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 70 miles west of Belize City, in the Cayo District. Xunantunich is located atop a …
Amazing place and history! We waited to get a guide at the ferry crossing and would highly recommend Marco, who comes from Mayan ancestors himself. He was super knowledgeable about the flora and faun… Full review by annelise101
Jan 12, 2025
This was an incredible experience. We didn’t book ahead and just found an awesome guide at some of the souvenirs stand by where you cross the river on the ferry to go to the ruins. His name is Joen… Full review by RJ R
Jan 11, 2025
This site is one of the best to see Mayan ruins. Still being able to climb 13 stories to the top of a Mayan Temple is an amazing experience. Overseeing the entire known site special and not allowed… Full review by jenniferjJ8074QR
I didn't count the number of steps or stairs. But it's a lot. The structure itself is 130 feet tall. These steps are rocky and narrow in some parts. And the stairs to get to the top there are …
I didn't count the number of steps or stairs. But it's a lot. The structure itself is 130 feet tall. These steps are rocky and narrow in some parts. And the stairs to get to the top there are multiple areas because you have to go around the back as well.
What did Covid have to do with preventing further exploration. Thinking of going shortly
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You can explore everything on your own - no restrictions except the top is blocked off no entry. If you hire the guide on the other side of river, they would have to ride in the vehicle with …
You can explore everything on your own - no restrictions except the top is blocked off no entry. If you hire the guide on the other side of river, they would have to ride in the vehicle with you uphill to the ruins or you would have to wait for them to walk up the hill and meet your group. That would mean you had to wait for them before going in and exploring on your own. The COVID restriction being the wait time (guide not in vehicle) and having someone outside your group in close contact (in vehicle). Time for exploring and risk not amount of exploring
We will be driving ourselves and I see on some posts this was done. Was is an easy drive...did you need to use a GPS? We will be driving from Belmopan. Very helpful to know you can get a tour guide at the Ruin.
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We went with a guide and I’m glad we did. I’m sure you can drive Yourself but it’s a bit of a drive (it took us about 1 hr 45 minutes to 2 hrs). Either way, enjoy.
Hi - we have a couple options for excursions from our cruise ship. If you could only do one, would you go to Chichen Itza or Xunantunich and why? I hear that you can no longer climb Chichen Itza. We were spoiled by seeing Machu Picchu last year. Thank you for your help!
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I can't compare it to Itza since I have not been there, but if you can't climb it, I would rule it out. Xunantunich can still be climbed and the pictures/videos I have from it are amazing. You …
I can't compare it to Itza since I have not been there, but if you can't climb it, I would rule it out. Xunantunich can still be climbed and the pictures/videos I have from it are amazing. You can see 360 degrees around for miles
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