Things to Do
Altun Ha Heritage Tour from Belize City
Tour Overview
Step back in time and explore the world of the ancient Maya on this easy, fun half-day tour from Belize City to Altun Ha! Perfect for cruise guests, families, and first-time visitors, this trip packs incredible history and great views into a quick, stress-free morning or afternoon. We pick you up right from your hotel, water taxi, or cruise port in a cool, air-conditioned ride. Enjoy a fun drive through town as your guide points out famous spots like the Baron Bliss Lighthouse and the Old Belize River. At the ruins, you’ll walk through grassy plazas surrounded by giant stone pyramids built thousands of years ago. Check out the famous Sun God temple where Belize’s largest carved jade treasure was found and climb to the very top for jaw-dropping, 360-degree views over the green jungle treetops before heading comfortably back to town!
What to Expect
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Once our guests are pick up by our driver/guide they will then be driven through Belize City as they make there way to the Altun Ha for there tour. Guest will be able to see some land marks of City such as the Baron Bliss Light house as well as the Museum of Belize a brick building that was use in the past as a prison. The drive is approximately an hour to the site. going north from Belize City. Along the way you will also get to see portion of the historic Old Belize River use as the first mode of transportation before there were any road net work in the country. You also get to see a few rural communities in the Belize District along the route. Once at the site you will be able to access and use the well sanitize rest rooms from there your tours begins with first with a walk through the museum on the site. Your guide will then accompanied you to the Mayan site of Altun Ha were you will be provided a guided tour with detail information of this ancient but important Mayan City
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Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City