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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
Cultural Heritage Trail Tour
Walk through the old Benque and get to know the ancient Mayan, which lived here more than 2000 years ago….
Marco Gonzales
The Marco Gonzalez Maya Site is located in Ambergris Caye. It was once a Maya trading post with 20,000 inhabitants,…
Mayflower Bocawina National Park
With 7,087 acres of preserved low and highlands, Mayflower Bocawina National Park is one of the best choices for leisure or…
Barton Creek Cave
Tucked away in the Mountain Pine Ridge area is Barton Creek Cave, a wet cave that offers canoeing and a…
El Pilar
The isolated El Pilar Ancient Maya Temple is three times larger than Xunantunich and is still being excavated today. The…
Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archeological Reserve
Nohoch Che’en, which means “Big Cave”, is one of many subterranean sites in Belize found at the foothills of the…
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM)
Deep within the forests lies a wonder of both ancient and natural Belize. Following a 45-minute drive from San Ignacio…
Santa Rita
If you are looking for a short trip to ancient Maya sites while staying in Corozal, Santa Rita is just…
Nim Li Punit
Nim Li Punit, located near the village of Indian Creek in the Toledo District, is well known for the number…
Lubaantun
The Maya temples of Lubaantun are unique in that they were built entirely without the aid of mortar. Each stone…
