Belize City to Xunantunich and San Ignacio: Private day trip

Ascend El Castillo, Belize's second-tallest Maya structure at 130 feet, where spectacular views extend into pristine jungle landscapes. Explore this magnificent ceremonial center with its elaborate stucco friezes depicting Maya rulers, cosmic symbolism, and religious iconography demonstrating sophisticated artistic achievement during the Late Classic period. Discover the plaza with its ball court, residential structures, and ceremonial platforms, revealing complex urban planning and social organization in ancient Maya cities. Professional guides explain Maya mathematics, calendar systems, and environmental management while interpretive programs demonstrate traditional crafts, agricultural techniques, and cultural practices that connect contemporary Maya communities with ancestral heritage and maintain cultural continuity across generations. Please note that there is an entrance fee that is separate from the Daytrip price, and be sure to check the most up-to-date opening hours before this trip.

Explore Belize's adventure capital, where international travelers gather for jungle expeditions, river adventures, and cultural experiences while maintaining an authentic Central American frontier town atmosphere. Discover the vibrant Saturday market where Maya, Mestizo, and Garifuna vendors sell fresh tropical produce, traditional crafts, and authentic street food representing Belize's multicultural heritage and agricultural abundance. Visit local restaurants serving Belizean specialties, including rice and beans, stew chicken, and fresh tropical fruits, and explore artisan shops selling Maya textiles, wood carvings, and traditional crafts.