Maya Sites
Xunantunich: A Driving Guide to Belize's Ferry Maya Site
How to reach Xunantunich under your own steam: the hand-cranked ferry at San José Succotz, the climb to El Castillo, and what to plan for on the drive from San Ignacio.
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Guides in the Cayo Auto Rentals journal tagged “driving in Belize”.
How to reach Xunantunich under your own steam: the hand-cranked ferry at San José Succotz, the climb to El Castillo, and what to plan for on the drive from San Ignacio.
Actun Tunichil Muknal near Teakettle is a swim-in, climb-up, socks-only cave with Maya ceramics and human remains still in place. Here is the honest version of the day, and the drive in.
The Hummingbird Highway links Belmopan to Dangriga through limestone hills, citrus groves and cave country. Here is what to stop for and how to pace the drive.