Lamanai Mayan Ruins

The Boat Ride: Here is where your adventure begins. Once you have arrived at the tower hill bridge in Orange Walk District. The boat trip will take on the new river, a wonderful opportunity for wildlife spotting. 100 + varieties of tropical birds and occasional freshwater crocodiles floating near the river’s edge. It’s a rare chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Be sure to take your binoculars, your guide will point out birds such as black hawk, Jabiru Storks and falcons and trees, orchids, monkeys and crocodiles sunbathing on the river banks. During your tour to Lamanai, just before reaching the site, you will enter the new river lagoon (lake). The site itself hosts a family of howler monkeys and wildlife which can be seen on site at times. Then to the Ruins.

This Ancient Mayan city is for its Temples. The Masks Temple for its iconic carved limestone mask. The Jaguar Temple for its angular depiction of a Jaguar. and finally; The High Temple – Structure N10. Standing about 125 feet above the jungle canopy. Be sure to climb this temple in the presence of your tour guide, in case you are afraid of heights and steep stairs.

If you had to choose – Xunantunich vs Lamanai archaeological site: Xunantunich is easily accessed from the Western highway. The Mayan site has a large temple and some hieroglyphics you can only take photos of. On the other hand. Getting to Lamanai is half the fun with plenty of photos opportunity. An experience that will bring out the adventurer in you.