Southern Maya Ruins

Your guide will paint a compelling picture of the Maya civilization prior to European contact. Learn about Maya history and culture past and present and explore the green grounds and views of these Classic Period Maya sites. Drive through picturesque Maya villages to explore the green plazas and black slate structures of Lubaantun, The Place of The Fallen Stones. Admire the sacred tree of the ancient Maya, hear the legend of the crystal skull & learn about ancient Maya trade routes. We break for a delicious Maya fire hearth cooked lunch before heading to Nim Li Punit, a small and beautiful hilltop Maya site, famous for its carved stones covered with hieroglyphs and images of gods and nobles. The second largest piece of carved jade found in Belize was discovered here in 2015.