Cruiseship Tour - Xunantunich Tour

Xunantunich was visited by Prince Harry on March 2nd, 2012 during his 24-hour Royal visit to Belize. You will drive for 1.5 hours to the picturesque Village of San Jose Succotz where you will cross on a hand crank ferry to arrive at Xunantunich. Magnificent friezes have been uncovered on both the East and West sides depicting Venus, the Sun God, Earth Monsters, Deities, Celestial bodies and other interesting features. It is believed that at one time the Frieze wrapped around the four sides of the El Castillo, which has roof combs at the highest point. El Castillo is the second tallest structure in Belize measuring more than 130 feet above the main plaza. Visit this site and Explore the Ancient Mayan way of life as you learn the rich diversity of it’s culture, way of life, and climb these awesome pyramids traveling back in time more than a thousand years ago. Indulge in the amazing history and be in awe of the Mayas advancements, predictions, accurate calendar systems developed using no modern technology or metal tools.