Santa Rita
Santa Rita is a Maya archaeological site located in the Corozal District of northern Belize. It is considered the ancient city of Chetumal, which played a central role in coastal…
Author: Hiram Ochaeta
Nim Li Punit
Nim Li Punit, meaning “Big Hat” in the Kekchi Maya language, is located in the Toledo District of southern Belize. The name refers to a large, elaborate headdress depicted on…
Cerros
Cerros Maya is a small but historically significant Maya site situated on the coast of northern Belize, near the mouth of the New River. It was one of the earliest…
El Pilar
El Pilar is one of the largest Maya archaeological zones in Belize, located on the Belize-Guatemala border just northwest of San Ignacio. Covering nearly 120 acres, it features over 25…
Lubaantun
Lubaantun, meaning “Place of Fallen Stones,” is a unique and mysterious Maya site located in the Toledo District of southern Belize. It is best known for its distinct construction style—buildings…
Cahal Pech
Perched on a hill overlooking the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, Cahal Pech—meaning “Place of the Ticks” in Yucatec Maya—is one of the oldest Maya sites in…
Caracol
Caracol is the largest known Maya site in Belize and one of the most important ancient cities in the entire Maya lowlands. Nestled deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve near…
Lamanai
Lamanai, meaning “Submerged Crocodile” in Yucatec Maya, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited Mayan sites in Belize. Located along the banks of the New River Lagoon in the Orange…
Xunantunich
Rising majestically above the Mopan River near the Guatemalan border, Xunantunich is one of Belize’s most impressive and best-preserved Maya cities. The name means “Stone Woman,” inspired by local legends…
Marco Gonzalez
Tucked away in the southern mangroves of Ambergris Caye, the Marco Gonzalez site is a rare example of a coastal Maya settlement. Unlike inland sites built from limestone, Marco Gonzalez…