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My husband and I traveled to Belize for our one-year wedding anniversary and loved every bit of it; from the warm and friendly people to the amazing Mayan ruins.

Mayan Ruins

During our stay in Belize we went to Tikal (which is in Guatemala), Caracol, and Xunantunich. Tikal was certainly the most impressive -- we spent an entire day there hiking up the ruins and learning about the Mayan culture. Our guide - Ruben - was Mayan and could speak three different Mayan languages. He was very passionate about the spirituality and culture of the Mayan people, and taught us a lot. Caracol and Xunantunich were both smaller sites that Tikal, but still memorable and fun. At Caracol (which is the biggest Mayan city in Belize), I hiked to the top of a giant ruin, and there at the top was a group of howler monkey sleeping in a nearby tree!

Last visit to Belize: May 2005
Intro Updated Dec 27, 2005
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Comments (12)

RickinDutch Jan 23, 2007 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

Came back to reread your Belize pages. Nice job!! That river resort looks like just the ticket to shake the winter blues. Birthday Greetings from Alaska!
Jim_Eliason Oct 28, 2006 at 6:26 PM Report Abuse

nice tips
BarryAir Oct 23, 2006 at 4:55 AM Report Abuse

Too bad they didnt have "escalater" technology back then to get up dem ruins! Crusing down from Nawlins the week after Mardi Gras. Barry in Louisiana (disaster area)
hindu1936 Sep 9, 2006 at 2:46 AM Report Abuse

Thank for the comments about Belize. Unlike you, however, I love snakes, and don't even object to spiders. The chance to see one such as your picture shows would be great. Thanks for sharing. Oh, WHEN is the dry season there? gracias, joe
kid-keith Jun 1, 2006 at 7:18 AM Report Abuse

Nice page on Belize, my friend is being stationed there with the British Army soon. Take care.
tahoesasha Apr 24, 2006 at 12:30 PM Report Abuse

Great page! My primary attraction to Belize is the indigenous zoo but it sounds like there is much more to it!
EliseB Apr 22, 2006 at 10:40 AM Report Abuse

My husband and I just came back from a wonderful 3 week trip to Belize in March 2006. We REALLY needed bug spray for the mosquitos and sand flies (by the beaches). We LIVED in our lightweight long sleeve traveling shirt and pants.
BluBluBlu Mar 21, 2006 at 4:42 AM Report Abuse

The Mayan ruins look awesome! Blu
Bwana_Brown Feb 5, 2006 at 10:10 AM Report Abuse

This is an excellent page on your time in Belize! Thanks for the many very useful tips and amazing photos! My wife and I are booked for 3 weeks there starting this week. While in Cayo, will be staying near your resort at the Trek Stop!
Hermanater Jan 23, 2006 at 6:21 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday.....great pages.