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Maya Heartland
THE PAST IN OUR PRESENT
No matter what vacation you take in Belize, our history is there. Ancient Maya temples are hidden throughout the country, leaving glimpses of the past you can discover for yourself. The temples you’ll find here make for a vacation unlike any you’ve taken before.
1,400 RECORDED MAYA SITES
Belize is thought to be the heart of the Maya civilization that dominated Central America during its height, due to the number and concentration of temples compared to other regions. The Maya left behind 1,400 recorded sites and an incredible amount of evidence of their presence in Belize, including ceremonial temples, structures and artwork made of jade, stone and clay.
THE MAYA CIVILIZATION DOMINATED CENTRAL AMERICA FROM 250–900 AD
Archaeologists and students from all over the world come to Belize each year to study clues left behind from this ancient civilization.
You can find many of the artifacts and works of art on display in the Museum of Belize in Belize City, including the largest carved jade object ever discovered.
Attractions in Maya Heartland
Altun Ha
Altun Ha, an archaeological site 31 miles from Belize City, was a significant ceremonial center in the Maya Culture. Known to…
Lamanai
Boat up the New River from Orange Walk to the Lamanai Maya temples. On your boat ride, in addition to…
Xunantunich
Take the hand-cranked ferry over the Mopan River to Xunantunich, which sits atop a hill in San Jose Succotz village…
Lubaantun
The Maya temples of Lubaantun are unique in that they were built entirely without the aid of mortar. Each stone…
Cerros
Take a short boat ride across the Corozal Bay to Cerros or an adventurous trip by road. As the only…
Caracol
Deep in the heart of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve lies one of the most impressive Maya sites in Belize, Caracol,…
