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).
