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Mayan Palaces of Cahal Pech
Destination: Caribbean
Port/City: Belize City, Belize
Activity Type:
Sightseeing & City Tours
Approximate Duration: 4 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
Mayan Palaces of Cahal Pech
Cahal Pech boasts extensive restoration to masks, facades, terraces, stairways, and structures. In its heyday, it may have been the primary center of the central Belize River Valley region. Clusters of temples and palaces are arranged around a series of plazas on this 6-acre site. Many of the structures have been identified as elite residences indicating that Cahal Pech served mainly as a royal compound.

The day begins with a journey to the western town of San Ignacio where the Mayan site of Cahal Pech is located. You will travel by air conditioned motor coach on well-paved roads. Perched proudly on a hill top, Cahal Pech boasts extensive restoration to masks, facades, terraces, stairways, and structures. In its heyday, Cahal Pech may have been the primary center of the central Belize River Valley region. Clusters of temples and palaces are arranged around a series of plazas on this 6-acre site. Many of the structures have been identified as elite residences indicating that Cahal Pech served mainly as a royal compound. After a detailed tour of this site, the tour continues on to Caesar’s Place for a snack break and to visit Belize's most famous gift shop. After this stop, you board your tour bus for transfer to the Belize City docks.

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