Taste of Belize: Altun Ha City& Rum Tasting Private Tour

Beautiful landmarks and old colonial buildings mixed with modern Belize, gives the “Old Belize Capital” that superb Caribbean charm. Leaving the city, your journey takes you onto the Northern Highway for approximately 45minutes, passing several quaint villages along the “Old Northern Highway” towards your awaiting Mayan Site adventure. Three plazas and thirteen structures mark the epicenter of this very important ceremonial site of the ancient Mayan civilization. Altun Ha, served as a trade center, located only seven miles from the sea and surrounded by a primary broadleaf rainforest. This site captured world attention when Professor David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum discovered the 9½ pound jade head of the Sun God KinichAhau in the tomb of a Royal Priest, located within the main temple of the masonry altars. 

What better way to end the day than with a fabulous tour of Travellers Liquors Limited’s facilities. From the aging rooms where the famous 1 Barrel rum (and others) sit to age in oak barrels, to the museum where old equipment and photos are lined for viewing, to the preparation room, to the tasting bar where 20plus products are available for your tasting pleasure. Then finally, the showroom where you can buy your favorite(s). This tour gives you anexciting look into the process of creating the rums and delicious drinks that are sure to be featured in your stay while visiting Belize. Tasty!