Lamanai, one of the largest Maya sites in Belize, is now a famous dating destination, thanks to The Bachelor.

Featured on ABC’s top-rated reality romance, Lamanai provides you with the perfect romantic escape in the Orange Walk District.

Lamanai – one of many Maya sites in Belize, and made even more popular by worldwide interest in this year’s end of the Maya long count calendar – features monumental architecture of temples and palaces dating from the Classic and Pre-Classic Periods.

Set in tropical forest and providing spectacular views from several of its large temples, Lamanai provides you a unique glimpse into the culture of the Maya and the biological diversity of the tropical rainforest, just as portrayed on “The Bachelor” show.

Just traveling here is spectacular, especially when you navigate up the New River on water taxi. Lamani, which means submerged crocodile, is tucked in the forest just beyond the banks of New River Lagoon, the largest lake in Belize.

You’ll find unspoiled majesty that will stir the soul of any bachelor or bachelorette. On the lake, you may see Jabiru storks. On the banks, search for iguanas or crocodiles sunning themselves. In the skies above the surrounding rainforest, watch for parrots, roseate spoonbills and great black hawks.

A major attraction of Lamanai is the well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress.

Lamanai was occupied for more than 3,000 years, up until European contact. The Archaeological Reserve not only contains a museum with ancient Maya artifacts, but visitors can also see the remnants of two 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill established in 1860.

Ready to go on a romantic date in Belize just like on The Bachelor? Start by going to the My Belize Vacation Planner.