Why would one want to trip to Belize to see the historical ruins when so many other predominant sites can be seen in Central America? The recommendation to visit Belize has been made as they are the only country (in Central America) whose official language is English. This may make it convenient, however, to persons from all over the world to populate Belize and its Mesoamerican/Mayan ruins during vacation season. Other good reasons consist of the gorgeous tropical beaches and opportunities for great scuba diving adventures just off the shore of the Caribbean.
Actun Tunichil Muknal
Maya Bay
This is basically a protected site, but the government has allowed a small estimate of tours. One is fortunate to visit this site even though it may consist of some rather grim contents. These consist of ritualistic sacrificial (human) sites and some skeletal remains. There are at least four "must-see" caves in the site; Crystal Maiden, End of the Road, Handprint and Stone Sepulchre Caves. The first-mentioned cave contains the remains of a juvenile girl - she was probably a sacrificial victim - who is most predominant for her sparkling crystallized skeletal remains. The skeletal remains - along with her skull - are still very visible. Artifacts such as pottery, shards and stone tools are still visible. No motor vehicles are allowed in this area.
Caracol
Maya Bay
The antiquity of this archeological site is surprising - it is about 3200 to 2600 years old, as far as is known. It was "rediscovered" in 1937/8 and has only one contemporary road running to it today (the Western Highway). These ruins are part of the Classical Maya duration (like the previous site). There are several old roadways foremost to it and may have had as many as 140,000 citizen at one time. The temple ruins and most of the primary reservoirs are very well preserved. Archaeologists and researchers still use one of the remaining reservoirs.
Cerros
Mayan Cerros may not be as well known as some other Mesoamerican sites, but has left behind a spectacular complex of many structures. Most of these are stepped pyramids, large buildings and two of the infamous "bloodbath" ball courts where the losing team (some of them) were sacrificed to the gods. It is placed in Northern Belize near the Bay of Chetumal; it is accessed by a gravel road. One may be greeted by a single archeological legal on site.
Lamanai
Lamanai (the "Submerged Crocodile") is other site of old ruins (approximately 3600 years old!) but survived long enough to be conquered by the Spanish! Indeed, it is listed by Maya Belize: Mundo Maya as the longest populated site in Belize. several first-rate Maya structures are still tourist-accessible, though regularly by boat from Orange Walk Town. The site is also accessible from Indian Church. It is famed for at least two of these edifices; the Temple of the Masks and the Jaguar Temple. The Jaguar Temple is an foremost archeological site due to its roughly-styled Jaguar masks and other features. Much of the buildings is romantic in appearance due to the fact that the jungle has still reclaimed much of it.
Historical Ruins in Central America
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