$ 50.00

Group discount rate.

For two persons : $ 75.00

USD per/ person

The Adjacent Plaza B is dominated by the sites largest temple, The Temple of Masonry Altar, which rises 60 feet above the plaza and was the last in a sequence of buildings raised on this spot. This temple was probably the main focus of religious ceremonies, with a single stairway running up the front to an altar at the top. 

Several priestly tombs have been uncovered within the main structure, however most of them had already been desecrated, possibly during political turmoil that preceded the abandonment of the site.

 

Flourishing during the Classic Period of Maya civilization, Altun Ha is located 30 miles north of Belize City and six miles from the Caribbean Sea.

The true ancient name is unknown and "Altun Ha" is a Mayan translation of the nearby village named "Rockstone Pond."

Even though Altun Ha is small as compared to other ruins in the region, the extent to which the site has been cleared and restored makes it easy to imagine its past glory and wealth as a major ceremonial center. Plaza A is a large grassy area, surrounded on all sides by pyramids and is adjoined by Plaza B which contains the largest structure on the site, the Temple of the Masonry Altars, which rises 54 ft. above the plaza.

A trek to the top of this pyramid is rewarded with a magnificent panorama of the site and over the treetops of the jungle. This temple went through eight phases of construction and the round altar at the top is unique to this site. It was the focus of an unusual sacrificial ceremony in which copal (incense) and beautiful jade carvings were offered into a blazing fire.



    

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This tour is designed to last approximately 4 hours. it includes an hour drive through the country side to the site. When we get to the site we have a short rest room break and there after head to the site. The tour of the site last 1 hour. it includes  presentations in indian history, site history, and medicinal plants.

after the tour of the site we heab back to Belize city. When we get to Belize City I will offer you a city tour where you get the chance to see some of our historical sites. You can stop to shop or have lunch if you like.

FOR GROUPS OF 10 THE GROUP LEADER GOES FREE

MAYA RUINS OF ALTUN HA AND BABOON SANCTUARY

We also offer a comnination of the maya ruins of Altun HA and The Baboon Sanctuary. This tour is designed to last 5 1/2 hours. IT includes a tour of the THE MAYA RUINS OF ALTUN HA  then stop for lunch in Burrel Boom Village. After lunch we head to the Baboon Sanctuary. At the sanctuary we hike in the rain forest in seasrch of the howler monkeys. This is the closest you will ever get to a monkey in the wild.

The cost of the combination of THE MAYA RUINS OF ALTUN HA AND THE BABOON SANCTUARY: $ 75.00 USD

A panoramic vista of Plaza A and over the jungle treetops, as seen from the top of the Temple of
the Masonry Altars.

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