Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour da San Ignacio
Descrizione
Piccoli gruppi per un’esperienza personalizzata. Comodo pick up e drop off presso il vostro hotel entro 10 km dalla città di San Ignacio. Tempio Maya Xunantunich significa "Fanciulla della Roccia", e si trova a soli 30 minuti a sud-ovest della città di San Ignacio, nel bellissimo villaggio di San Jose Succotz. Questo rende questo sito uno dei templi Maya più accessibili della zona. Per accedere a questo magnifico sito bisogna attraversare il fiume Mopan su un traghetto a manovella. Questo è anche un ottimo posto per raccogliere souvenir e articoli da regalo popolari come amache fatte a mano, sculture in ardesia, gioielli, ecc.
Opzioni tour
Itinerario
Xunantunichi, pronunciato "Shoo - Nan - Tu - Nich", prende il nome da un leggendario racconto popolare sul fantasma di una donna che come la gente del posto abitava i luoghi sacri fin dalla fine del 1800. Un centro cerimoniale del periodo classico (300 - 900 d.C.) situato a pochi passi da San Ignacio nel bellissimo villaggio Maya di San Jose Succotz, che lo rende uno dei templi Maya più accessibili della zona. Xunantunich vanta le seconde strutture Maya del Belize chiamate El Castillo (Il Castello) che si ergono per 130 piedi e offrono una vista panoramica sorprendente sui Monti Maya.
Situato a pochi passi da San Ignacio, nel bellissimo villaggio Maya di San Jose Succotz, questo è uno dei templi Maya più accessibili della zona. Xunantunich vanta le seconde strutture Maya del Belize chiamate El Castillo (Il Castello) che si ergono per 130 piedi e offrono una vista panoramica sorprendente sui Monti Maya. Per raggiungere il sito è necessario attraversare il fiume Mopan con un traghetto a manovella, che poi ci dà accesso alla salita di un miglio in uno dei siti più famosi del Belize. Qui ti troverai immerso in una giungla incontaminata, dimora di scimmie urlatrici, scimmie ragno, uccelli e iguane. Durante l'esplorazione insieme alla tua guida, imparerai la storia di questo sito e la civiltà Maya che un tempo lo abitava.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Punto di partenza: hotel in posizione centrale entro 10 km dalla città di San Ignacio Dettagli del ritorno: punto di partenza originale Possiamo prendere gli ospiti e riportarli al loro hotel purché si trovi entro un raggio di 10 km dalla città di San Ignacio
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- I bambini devono essere accompagnati da un adulto
- Si raccomandano scarpe comode da passeggio
- A causa della natura di questo tour e della sicurezza di tutti gli ospiti, il tour operator si riserva il diritto di rifiutare il servizio ai passeggeri che sono intossicati o mostrano segni di intossicazione. Se, di conseguenza, il tour viene annullato, non avrai diritto a un rimborso.
- Si applicano numeri minimi. Vi è la possibilità di cancellazione dopo la conferma se non ci sono abbastanza passeggeri per soddisfare i requisiti. Nel caso in cui ciò si verificasse, ti verrà offerto un rimborso alternativo o completo
- Cose da portare: abbigliamento fresco e comodo, scarpe da trekking / tennis, macchina fotografica, spray per insetti, crema solare
- È richiesto un minimo di 2 persone per prenotazione
Recensioni(151)
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!
This was a really cool experience and totally worth it. The tour was 3 hours long but it was plenty to see the Mayan ruins. Xunantunich has so much history and our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about he Mayan culture. The views are also beautiful. We also saw spider monkeys and Iguanas.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience exploring Xunantunich with us. Although it's a half-day tour, we're glad you found it to be the perfect amount of time to discover the incredible Maya ruins and learn about the rich history and culture of this ancient city. It's also fantastic that you were able to spot some of Belize's amazing wildlife, including spider monkeys and iguanas. Encounters like these make every visit to Xunantunich even more special! Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Belize for another unforgettable adventure soon!
The guide was knowledgeable and personable, he answered questions thoughtfully, he knew about the buildings, the excavations at the site, and the history of the city, its people, and their relationship to and with other Mayan cities. And we visited, walked through and climbed the buildings. It was a great half-day excursion from San Ignacio.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Xunantunich and found the tour to be such a rewarding experience. It's great to know that your guide's knowledge and personable approach helped bring the ancient Maya city to life—from its impressive architecture and archaeological discoveries to its fascinating history and connections with other Maya cities. We're especially happy that you enjoyed exploring the site on foot and climbing the temples while taking in the incredible views. Xunantunich truly is one of Belize's most remarkable cultural treasures. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable Belize adventure!
Amazing experience and absolutely worth it. Even though the tour was only about 3 hours, it felt packed with so much history, culture, and incredible views. Xunantunich is truly stunning in person, and climbing the temples while learning about the Mayan civilization was such a memorable experience. Pedro was an outstanding guide and honestly made the tour. He was knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and made everything easy to understand without it ever feeling overwhelming or scripted. You could tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience and sharing the history of Belize. The entire tour was smooth, well organized, and the perfect activity. Highly recommend this tour, and if you get Pedro as your guide, you’re lucky!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience at Xunantunich. Although it's a shorter tour, we're glad it left a lasting impression with its rich history, breathtaking views, and fascinating Maya heritage. Pedro will be delighted to hear your kind words. He is passionate about sharing Belize's history and culture, and it's wonderful to know his knowledge, humor, and genuine enthusiasm helped make your visit so memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments! Thank you for recommending our tour and for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Belize for another unforgettable adventure!
Amazing tour! Henry was a great guide. Gave enough info to make us more knowledgeable and had a fun personality! Stopped at his family farm on the way back to let us try some fresh cashew fruit, mango and tamarind. Beautiful ruins - highly recommend the tour and Henry!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience exploring Xunantunich with Henry. He has a wonderful way of bringing Maya history to life while keeping the tour fun and engaging, and we're so glad you enjoyed his personality and insights. We're especially happy that you got to experience a little taste of authentic Belize with the visit to his family farm. Fresh cashew fruit, mangoes, and tamarind are some of our local favorites, and it's always a pleasure sharing these unique experiences with our guests. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We hope to welcome you back for another Belize adventure soon!
Reuben was amazing in setting up my tour! It was swift, easy, and absolutely incredible ! Everything flowed really well and my guide was knowledgeable and funny 😁 Great way to meet people and get to know the history of the mayans. Thank you for a great experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an incredible experience exploring Xunantunich with us. Reuben will be thrilled to know his assistance made the booking process smooth and hassle-free, and we're glad your guide's knowledge and sense of humor made the tour both informative and enjoyable. There's nothing better than sharing the fascinating history of the ancient Maya while creating opportunities to meet new people and make lasting memories. Thank you for choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Belize for another unforgettable adventure soon!
The most amazing horseback ride to the ruins. Gentle horses and Jose was phenomenal.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fabulous experience on the Xunantunich tour. Horseback riding to the ruins is such a special way to experience the jungle and history, and we’re so happy you enjoyed the gentle horses and scenic ride. Jose will be especially grateful for your kind words — we’ll be sure to pass them along to him! We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Belize someday.
Our tour guide very knowledgeable, made the tour vet informative.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to Xunantunich and found the tour informative and enjoyable. Our guides are passionate about sharing the history and culture of the ancient Maya, so it’s wonderful to know their knowledge helped make your experience even better. We truly appreciate you choosing Cayo Inland Expeditions for your adventure in Belize and hope to welcome you back again soon!
