Excursion aux ruines Maya Xunantunich au départ de San Ignacio
Description
Petits groupes pour une expérience personnalisée. Prise en charge et dépôt pratiques à votre hôtel à moins de 10 km de la ville de San Ignacio. Le temple maya de Xunantunich signifie « Servante du Rocher », et il est situé à seulement 30 minutes au sud-ouest de la ville de San Ignacio, dans le magnifique village de San Jose Succotz. Cela fait de ce site l'un des temples mayas les plus accessibles de la région. Pour accéder à ce magnifique site, il faut traverser le fleuve Mopan sur un ferry à manivelle. C'est également un excellent endroit pour ramasser des souvenirs et des articles cadeaux populaires comme des hamacs faits à la main, des sculptures en ardoise, des bijoux, etc.
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Itinéraire
Xunantunichi, prononcé 'Shoo - Nan - Tu - Nich', tire son nom d'un conte folklorique légendaire sur le fantôme d'une femme qui, en tant qu'habitants du coin, a habité les terres sacrées dès la fin des années 1800. Un centre cérémoniel d'époque classique (300 - 900 après JC) situé à quelques pas de San Ignacio dans le magnifique village maya de San Jose Succotz, ce qui en fait l'un des temples mayas les plus accessibles de la région. Xunantunich possède la deuxième plus grande structure maya du Belize, El Castillo (le château), d'une hauteur de 130 pieds et offrant une vue panoramique imprenable sur les montagnes mayas.
Situé à quelques pas de San Ignacio dans le magnifique village maya de San Jose Succotz, ce qui en fait l'un des temples mayas les plus accessibles de la région. Xunantunich possède la deuxième plus grande structure maya du Belize, El Castillo (le château), d'une hauteur de 130 pieds et offrant une vue panoramique imprenable sur les montagnes mayas. Pour se rendre sur le site, il faut traverser la rivière Mopan par un ferry à manivelle, qui nous donne ensuite accès à l'ascension d'un mile dans l'un des sites les plus populaires du Belize. Ici, vous vous retrouverez immergé dans un environnement de jungle vierge, maison de singes hurleurs, de singes araignées, d'oiseaux et d'iguanes. En explorant avec votre guide, vous en apprendrez davantage sur l'histoire de ce site et de la civilisation maya qui l'occupait autrefois.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Point de départ : hôtels situés au centre à moins de 10 km de la ville de San Ignacio Détails du retour : point de départ d'origine Nous pouvons récupérer les clients et les ramener à leur hôtel à condition qu'il se trouve dans un rayon de 10 km de la ville de San Ignacio.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Des chaussures de marche confortables sont recommandées
- En raison de la nature de ce circuit et de la sécurité de tous les invités, le voyagiste se réserve le droit de refuser le service aux passagers en état d'ébriété ou présentant des signes d'intoxication. Si, en conséquence, votre visite est annulée, vous n’auriez pas droit à un remboursement.
- Les nombres minimum s'appliquent. Il est possible d'annuler après confirmation s'il n'y a pas assez de passagers pour répondre aux besoins. Dans ce cas, un remboursement alternatif ou intégral vous sera proposé.
- Choses à emporter: vêtements frais et confortables, chaussures de randonnée / tennis, appareil photo, insectifuge, crème solaire
- Un minimum de 2 personnes par réservation est requis
Avis(158)
From start to finish the Maya Walk Tour staff made this experience one of a kind. The staff members were knowledgeable and passionate about not only the environment but the history. Maya Walk provided hotel pick up and drop off which made this excursion especially convenient. Francis was an amazing tour guide who looked after the group while sharing his knowledge and making us laugh. Another highlight was the meal provided by a local family — delicious and a true taste of Belize.
The Xunantunich ruins were beautiful. Our guide, Pedro, was quite knowledgeable, sharing Mayan history for each building and area. It was just the right amount! We decided to extend the adventure to include cave tubing. There was plenty of time for both and the tubing was fun and relaxing!
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the magnificent Xunantunich Maya Ruins with Pedro. He has a true passion for sharing Belize's rich Maya history, and we're glad his insights made the experience both engaging and enjoyable. We're also happy you decided to extend your adventure with cave tubing—it’s the perfect combination of history, nature, and relaxation. Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Belize adventure!
Our visit to Xunantunich was unforgettable, and a huge part of that was our amazing tour guide, Bern. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Mayan civilization and shared fascinating stories and cultural insights that made the ruins come alive. You could tell he has a real passion and a background for preserving and teaching Mayan culture. As we climbed the ruins, Bern made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, giving clear guidance and watching out for the group every step of the way. His professionalism and attention to safety allowed us to fully enjoy the incredible views and experience. We were also lucky enough to have Bern as our guide for cave tubing, and once again, he was outstanding. He kept us safe throughout the adventure, pointing out wildlife like crocodiles and snakes while making sure we knew what to expect. He even guided us to an exciting cliff-jumping spot, making the experience both thrilling and safe. If you're visiting Belize and have the chance to tour with Bern, don't hesitate. His knowledge, professionalism, focus on safety, and friendly personality made both the Xunantunich ruins and cave tubing adventures experiences we'll never forget. We highly recommend him! If you'd like, I can also make it shorter for Google Reviews or more enthusiastic for Facebook or TripAdvisor.
Thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that your Xunantunich & Cave Tubing adventure was such a memorable experience. We'll be sure to share your wonderful comments with Bern—he'll be honored to know his passion for Maya history, culture, and Belize's natural beauty made such a lasting impression. At Cayo Inland Expeditions, we believe the best tours combine education, adventure, and safety, and we're delighted that Bern's knowledge, storytelling, and dedication helped bring the ancient Maya world to life while ensuring everyone felt comfortable and confident throughout the day. Thank you for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Belize for another unforgettable adventure!
This tour was very interesting. I liked learning about the history even more than I thought I would. Pedro was very knowledgeable about more than just the Mayan history. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with him and learning from him. We also got to see spider monkeys, and even one with a baby on its back!
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that your visit to Xunantunich exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed learning about the fascinating history of the Maya civilization with Pedro. He loves sharing not only Belize's rich history but also its incredible wildlife and culture, so we're thrilled you had the chance to spot spider monkeys—including a mother carrying her baby! Those unexpected wildlife encounters make every tour even more memorable. Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions!
Great guide and experience! Guide was very informative and fun!
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a fun and informative visit to Xunantunich. Our guides are passionate about bringing Belize's rich Maya history and culture to life, and it's wonderful to know they helped make your experience both enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions!
We had a great visit with Pedro. He was very knowledgeable and even stopped to bring us to see monkeys! He answered all our questions and we had a great visit! Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience exploring Xunantunich with Pedro. He is passionate about sharing Belize's rich Maya history and natural beauty, and we're so glad you enjoyed his insights—and the unexpected opportunity to see the monkeys! Moments like those make every tour even more memorable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions.
What a wonderful tour! We learned so much from our guide about the history of the site as well as the Mayan people. We appreciated the depth of information of our guide and hope to book again with this tour company the next time we are in the area.
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Xunantunich and appreciated the insights into Maya history and culture shared by your guide. At Cayo Inland Expeditions, we're passionate about creating enriching experiences that bring Belize's incredible heritage to life. It means so much to know you'd choose to tour with us again on your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable Belize adventure!
Shout out Pedro for being so kind and informative! This was an incredible experience learning about Xunantunich and Mayan culture! The ruins were breathtaking, and from the top, we could see everything. We discovered so much about different plants and their uses. We even got to see spider monkeys!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience at Xunantunich. Pedro will be delighted to know his knowledge and kindness helped make your visit so memorable. We're glad you enjoyed learning about Maya culture, Belize's native plants, and even spotting spider monkeys along the way! Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Belize adventure!
Great tour, beautiful spot to visit and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time exploring Xunantunich and that you enjoyed the beauty of the site. It's wonderful to know your guide's knowledge and friendly service helped make your experience even more memorable. Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Belize again soon!
While you can self guide, we choose to get a guide so we could learn more and ask questions. Pedro our guide did not disappoint. We learned so many interesting facts and also discovered how they are still learning as the site is being explored.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you chose to tour Xunantunich with Pedro and that his knowledge helped bring the ancient Maya city to life. It's exciting to know you enjoyed learning not only about the site's rich history but also about the ongoing discoveries being made there. Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We hope to welcome you back for another Belize adventure soon!
