The history of the Maya people is the history of Belize. Evidence of this rich cultural inheritance is found throughout the country and can be seen during tours of ancient Mayan ruins and artifacts found in the jungles and caves of Belize.

Belize was the heart of Mayan civilization from 250 to 900 AD. Known as the classic period, there was an estimated population of one million people in Belize during this time.

However, it is thought the Maya people began to occupy the country as early as 1500 BC and continued to do so until the arrival of the Spanish in the 15th century. Even today there is a Mayan population living in small villages throughout the country.

The most visible legacy of the Mayan cultural history of Belize is the ancient temples and palaces the Mayan people left behind. Tours of these ruins deliver thousands of visitors every year to the jungles and hidden spaces of Belize.

Belize Cultural Mayan Tour Vacation Packages from Adventures in Belize

These Mayan ruins include such archeological treasures as Xunantunich (Maiden of the Rock) a ceremonial center that provides a panoramic view of the Cayo District, Carocol (The Snail) where 1985 excavations unearthed evidence of an important victory and positioned Caracol as the "supreme" Mayan city, Lamanai (Submerged Crocodile) one of Belize's largest ceremonial centers featuring exotic aspects of ancient Maya art and architecture, and Cahal Pech (Place of the Ticks) a medium-sized center that was home to a Mayan royal family.

Adventures in Belize has created several unique vacation packages that include cultural tours of the ancient Maya ruins in the jungles and caves of Belize. Browse through our featured packages below for Mayan ruins vacations:



Caves Branch Maya Ruins Adventure Mayan history surrounding you, taking you back in history, visit the Mayan sites of Xuanantunich, Cahal Pech and Tikal, then move underground into “Xibalba” the Mayan ceremonial center of their universe	4 Nights	Ask for quote More Details >>

Big Falls Ancient Maya Adventure One of the newer jungle lodges in the Toledo district in southern Belize. This package includes the ancient Mayan sites of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit and a Blue Creek Village tour	4 Nights	Ask for quote More Details >>

Big Falls "The Maya Way" Surrounded by rainforest, your will encounter the Mayan culture in a way that is totally unique. Experience life in a maya village and learn how the maya people are now moving into developing their ancient resources!	4 Nights	Ask for quote More Details >>

Sun Creek Maya Ruins Adventure See and learn of the many Mayan secrets though this maya ruin exploration of the southern. Visit numerous ruins like Nim Li Punit, Lubaantun,	4 Nights	Ask for quote More Details >>

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