Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 142

Lamanai
Archaeological Reserve
The name Lamanai, in Maya,
means “Submerged Crocodile”
which probably accounts for
the images of crocodiles which
have been found on recovered
pottery, figurines and excavated
buildings. Just getting to the
archaeological site, nestled in
the jungle on the banks of the
New River, is an adventure, as
the one hour boat ride offers
wildlife sightings among the
dense jungle on the river
banks. Although not yet fully
excavated, the site already has
over 900 structures.
Photo Credit: Ambra L.
Cahal Pech
Maya House Site
Photo Credit: Mark S.
Photo Credit: Rhyncolus
San Ignacio
The town of San Ignacio, which is located between the Mopan and Macal Rivers, is an ideal base for
exploring the Cayo District, in Belize’s western region. From here easy access is available to the Maya sites
of Xunantunich, Cahal Pech and El Pilar and also to some subterranean adventures at the Che Chem Ha
Cave and the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave. For those most adventurous, cave tubing is also available.
Xunantunich
Photo Credit: Eric G.
Photo Credit: TravelVal