Lamanai And Jungle River Cruise
Boat Ride
Mask on the temple
Lamanai Mayan site is one of Belize’s largest ceremonial centers. It located on the banks of the 30 miles long New River Lagoon, in the Orange Walk District, north of Belize City. With one of the longest occupation spans in the Mayan World, Lamanai was occupied continuously for over 3,000 years, from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1675.
The site of Lamanai includes eight major plazas a ball court with the largest known ball court marker. A well-preserved mask of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress a 108-foot tall pyramid, one of the largest Pre- classic structures in the Maya area. And an intricately carved Stela depicting the ruler Lord Smoking Shell. These are the main focal points at the site. Found also at the site are remains of a Christian “Indian Church”, which revealed that 1544 the Spaniards had built a church on top of a Maya temple
- 1-hour drive to boat Dock
- 1 hour Boat to the site
- Guided on site with lauch
- 1-hour travel back to dock
- 1-hour drive back to Belize City
When you get off your tender please go to Terminal # 1and exit. You will see a representative holding a sign showing your individual or tour group name.
Cruise Terminal # 1
- sun block if the sun is out bright,
- binoculars
- cameras or video cameras
- bug spray,
- some cash to shop
Lunch
Boat ride
water
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