Mayan Ruins

Actun Tunichil Muknal (the ATM Cave) is a sacred Maya cave near San Ignacio, Belize, holding the Crystal Maiden and ancient ritual remains. Explore its story.

Altun Ha, the wealthy Maya trading and ceremonial center near Belize City, gave us the famous Kinich Ahau jade head. Explore its temples, history and legacy.

Visit Cahal Pech, a hilltop Maya palace above San Ignacio settled around 1200 BC, plus small Cayo sites like El Pilar. How to visit, what to see, and tips.

Caracol is Belize's largest Maya city, home to the 43m Caana pyramid and famous for defeating Tikal in 562 AD. Discover its history and how to visit.

Explore Lamanai, one of the longest-occupied Maya cities. Discover the Mask Temple, High Temple, Jaguar Temple, and Spanish church ruins on Belize's New River.

Explore Lubaantun's mortarless dry-stone pyramids and Nim Li Punit's towering carved stelae and Wind Jewel jade tomb, southern Belize's two great Maya sites.

Visit Xunantunich in Belize's Cayo District: climb 130-ft El Castillo, see its famous frieze, ride the free hand-cranked ferry, and plan a San Ignacio day trip.

Explore the Maya ruins of Belize: Caracol, Xunantunich, Lamanai, Altun Ha, the ATM cave and more. Locations, highlights and tips for planning your 2026 visit.