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 …
We had a great afternoon climbing the ruins! You pull over to the side of the road at the “entrance” which is a break in the roadside stands and wait for the hand crank ferry to cross. They’ll guide…Full review by Q5528GKtheresac
Apr 15, 2025
What an amazing experience! Highlight of our trip to Belize. Definitely recommend getting a guide before crossing the ferry! Look for Dino of you can. He was a real gentleman! Even took us across the…Full review by Sherry H
Apr 15, 2025
The pyramid sits at the top of a small mountain that gives you a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. Its clear that the entire mountain was a part of the ancient site not just the parts tha…Full review by riothec
It's a long hike with multiple stair connections. Probably will take at least 20 minutes of climbing. Many Maya ruins require serious stairclimbing to get to the top. In hot weather it can be …
It's a long hike with multiple stair connections. Probably will take at least 20 minutes of climbing. Many Maya ruins require serious stairclimbing to get to the top. In hot weather it can be tough. Bring water for sure.
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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You can drive it with GPS. There is a river crossing that is hand cranked. Not sure if they charge a rate or tips only but it is a long walk up hill if you don't drive over that river/creek. A …
You can drive it with GPS. There is a river crossing that is hand cranked. Not sure if they charge a rate or tips only but it is a long walk up hill if you don't drive over that river/creek. A few shops up top too so don't buy from the street vendors at river.
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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