Archive for the ‘Belize’

  • Central American Backpacker Destinations Central American Backpacker Destinations
    Utila – Bay Islands, Honduras Get thrilled with the most amazing and internationally recognized cheapest place for scuba dive. Here, the whale shark and many marine lives add immense joy in your adventure. The Central America bag packers lay down the street that shows the inner beauty and closeness to nature. Antiqua – Guatemala Guatemala is a very well maintained colonial city that has plenty of things on its ground. Guatemala, an equatorial Europe is occupied by Pubs, Spanish schools & Hostels, Coffee shops, International restaurants. Santa Elena – Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most astonishing, charming, blended with the bless of nature, trees on the streets, howler monkeys and a small canopy tour with the very less  [...]
    April 13th, 2011
  • Actun Tunichil Muknal Actun Tunichil Muknal
    Actun Tunichil Muknal is one of the most notable Mayan historical ruins in Belize. The site is housed in a cave and is located nea the San Ignacio Cayo. It is noted for its grim contents related to it being a sacrificial site, and these are inclusive of a number of skeletons, stoneware and ceramics. “Crystal Maiden” is the most famous skeletal remains in Actun Tunichil Muknal. This is the skeleton of a teenage girl that was most probably sacrificed to the gods. The bones of the girl have been calcified completely due to natural processes in the cave. The bones have a crystallized sparkling appearance. The main chamber has a number of skeletons other than this. In addition, the ceramics at the site have “kill holes” marked on them,  [...]
    April 1st, 2011
  • Lamanai Lamanai
      Belize is home to a huge number of archeological sites related to the Mayans. Lamanai is one of the few remaining cities that were original Mayan cities that exist today. The site is placed at the northern part of Belize. The exact location is close to the New River Lagoon, on the west bank. Lamanai was referenced by the Spanish in documents written in the 16th century by the conquistador. These documents were bought to light by the historian Grant Jones when he was working his way through the archives kept in Seville, Spain. It is said that Lamanai can be translated roughly as the “Submerged Crocodile”. What we can decipher out of what the document says are two important things. The ancient Mayans still had their home in the city of  [...]
    March 9th, 2011
  • Altun Ha Altun Ha
    Altun Ha was the most important ceremonial site of the Mayans. The name means Rockstone Pond when literally translated. The site is one of the major tourist centers in Belize, and hundreds of thousands of visitors come here in a year. The site is home to the KInich Ahau engraving, which is a 15 cm jade carving of the Mayan Sun God. The statue is a marvelous work of art. Altun Ha has a huge number of plazas that house thirteen temples and houses. Experts say that the area was settled in for the first time in about the year 250 BC. The buildings here were started to be built in 100 AD, and continued on in the Classic period that saw its end in the 10 t h century. There were close to ten thousand Mayans living in the area. Altun Ha was the trading  [...]
    March 2nd, 2011
  • Xunantunich Xunantunich
    Xunantunich is referred to as the Maiden of the Rock. It is one of the major sights at Belize, and is visited by a huge number of travelers from all over the world. Belize is rich with a huge number of ruins, structures and monuments related to the cultural heritage and the history of the Mayan civilization. Belize is the best place to go to if you are interested in finding out more on Mayans and their civilizations. Xunantunich is one of the more visited sites related to the Mayans in Belize, and there is a whole number of aspects that make for a great sightseeing experience. Xunantunich was a Mayan ceremonial site that is located at the top of a hill. The site overlooks the Cayo District as well as the Mopan River. The site is extremely beautiful. Xunantunich  [...]
    February 9th, 2011
  • Chaa Creek: Truly Wonderful Chaa Creek: Truly Wonderful
    Chaa Creek is located deep in the jungles of Belize. It lies in close proximity to the Mayan caves and ruins. Chaa Creek is situated adjacent to the river, making it a wonderful vacation spot. Chaa Creek gives its visitors a splendid opportunity to enjoy nature. Chaa Creek is spread over an area of 365 acres. It is a spellbinding reserve of nature. It is situated along the Macal River’s banks. Chaa Creek provides thousands of individuals with an extraordinary travel experience. The ambience and atmosphere is fresh and unspoiled. Guests can hardly forget such an adventure. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise with Mayan temples in the background. Explore the nuances of ancient ceremonial caves. Guests can create amazing tropical adventures on their  [...]
    January 12th, 2011