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Xunantunichin mayatemppeli
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Terry
March 23, 2022
XUNANTUNICH – pronounced shoo-nan-tu-nich means “Maiden of the Rock”. It 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 makes 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.
XUNANTUNICH – pronounced shoo-nan-tu-nich means “Maiden of the Rock”. It 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 thro…
Juliet
December 29, 2021
Xunantunich is about a 30-minute drive away from Santa Cruz Cabins. Experience the "Maiden of the Rock," the second-largest Mayan Archeology Reserve in the Cayo District. Cross the Mopan River on a hand-crank ferry and view the jungle from El Castillo. You can schedule a tour guide or hire a tour from the sight. Within a couple of hours, learn the magnificent Mayan history of the Maiden of the Rock, surrounded by beautiful jungle sounds, views, and fauna.
Xunantunich is about a 30-minute drive away from Santa Cruz Cabins. Experience the "Maiden of the Rock," the second-largest Mayan Archeology Reserve in the Cayo District. Cross the Mopan River on a hand-crank ferry and view the jungle from El Castillo. You can schedule a tour guide or hire a tour fr…
Nelida
January 21, 2021
you can do this site & Cahal Pech both on one day
Gayle & Jack
November 6, 2016
My Favorite Maya Ruin to explore in Belize.
Brent
August 24, 2016
ruins are amazing history and spectacular 360 view of Guatemala border from the top
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Sijainti
Xunantunich Access Road
San Jose Succotz, Cayo District