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Xunantunich "Maiden of The Rock"
Breathtaking views can be enjoyed atop of El Castillo!
Our friendly and knowledgeable Belizean guides will ensure you are safe and that you have a great time with friends and family...
Black Howlers can be spotted during your hiking tour of Xunantunich.

Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio

By Cayo Inland Expeditions
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$131 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Small groups for a personalised experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town.

Xunantunich Maya Temple means “Maiden of the Rock,” and it is located only 30 minutes south-west of San Ignacio Town, in the beautiful village of San Jose Succotz. This makes this site one of the most accessible Maya Temples in the area. To gain access to this magnificent site one must cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry. This is also a great place to pick up souvenirs and popular gift items like hand-made hammocks, slate carvings, jewellery, etc.

Activity location

  • Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

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Xunantunich Maya Site 1/2 day
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$130.57 x 2 AdultsAU$261.14
Total
Price is AU$261.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Things to bring along: Cool and comfortable clothing, hiking/tennis shoes, camera, insect repellent, sun block lotion
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Activity itinerary

Xunantunich
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Xunantunichi, pronounced 'Shoo - Nan - Tu - Nich', 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 centre located just a stone’s throw away from San Ignacio in the beautiful Maya village of San Jose Succotz, making 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.
Mopan River
  • 20m
Located just a stone’s throw away from San Ignacio in the beautiful Maya village of San Jose Succotz, making 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 Mayan civilisation that once inhabited it.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECayo Welcome Center & Tourist Information Center
    • San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

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