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ALTUN HA MAYA
RUINS TOUR The Belize Barrier reef is one of the best places in the world to scuba dive add this great dive package to your vacation. We specialize in tailoring itineraries for each individual traveler. We believe in giving you exactly what you wish for - and at the right price. Call or, E-mail us, we are here for you.
1.) Tours are sold with land
accommodations only complete package (packages are consider with 3 night
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HALF-day
tour An air transfer to Belize City begins your tour of the contrast
between the ancient Maya of Altun Ha and modern day Belize City, which
highlights 1000 years of development to this
former
British Colony. Altun Ha (Maya for Rock Stone Water) thrived as a
trading post to the Maya World during the Post Classic and Classic
periods. The site was made world famous by Dr. David Pendergast of the
Royal Ontario Museum on his finding the largest carved Jade Head
depicting the Sun God "Kinich Ahau". Weighing in at almost nine pounds,
this has been Belize’s most valuable find. Belize City today is home to
about 35% of our population and remains the commercial capital of the
country - the official capital was moved in 1971 to Belmopan in the
interior. Your tour will include Historical sites such as the Redbrick
St. John’s Cathedral, where Kings from the Mosquito Coast were crowned
and the colonial mansion was occupied by British Governors. The latter
now converted to a museum called "House of Culture". You will note the
colonial wooden architecture of many of the houses throughout your tour.
If time permits, end this tour with stop at the colonial "Great House",
home to the Smokey Mermaid Restaurant & Captain’s Bar for refreshments
(not included in tour cost) before being returned to your boat or local
airport for flight to San Pedro. (lunch extension optional)
