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5 hours
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Easy Going Tour, 1 hour drive then 300 feet walk from the parking lot and see the Ancient city of Altun Ha, plazas where 2000 years ago was the center of Maya civilization ceremonial activity. viewing the temple pyramids which during excavations yielded royal burial tombs laden with artifacts such as jade necklaces, pendants, face masks, stingray spines, monkey skulls, jaguar skin loincloth, manatee bones with writing, ceramic vessels once used for bloodletting rituals and incense burning. optional, go up the stairs to view the sacrificial altar where the 1968 excavations found animal bones, eccentric flint and jade objects in a burnt fashion. from atop the Sun Temple see the whole kingdom of Altun ha and reminisce the days of the Classic Maya that once ruled this land. then it's a short drive to the "baboon sanctuary" where we walk 5 minutes the Rainforest jungle trail and encounter a family of howler monkeys. The Sanctuary is realized thru the community preserving the Monkey Habitat.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Altun Ha
for your private tour, the guide with a air conditioned vehicle meet you at the ship port, airport, hotel lobby, water taxi terminal and proceed to drive thru the city of Belize, rural communities, and arrive at the ancient Maya site of altun ha. modern facilities are available here. on this amazing tour seeing the Ancient city of Altun Ha , walking on the plazas where 2000 years ago was the center of Maya civilization ceremonial activity. viewing the temple pyramids which during excavations yielded royal burial tombs laden with artifacts such as jade necklaces, pendants, face masks, stingray spines, monkey skulls, jaguar skin loin.cloth, manatee bones with writing, ceramic vessels once used for blood letting rituals and incense burning. go up the stairs to view the sacrificial altar where the 1968 excavations found animal bones, eccentric flint and jade objects in a burnt fashion upon the Sacrificial Altar . from atop the Sun Temple see the whole kingdom of Altun ha and reminisce the days of the Classic Maya that once ruled this land. at the base of the temple we then enter the visitors center to see the jade Head " the largest carved jade object found in the Maya world, representation of the sun god" and a replica of the royal burial tomb,then its a short drive to the "baboon sanctuary" where we walk 5 minutes on the Rainforest jungle trail and encounter a family of howler monkeys. this encounter brings you as close as possible to the family of monkeys. then its time for a siesta on the 45 minute drive back to where we started.
Community Baboon Sanctuary
walk along a rainforest path and see the howler monkeys in the wild.
Pickup included
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jennifer L,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Altun Ha is an absolute must-visit for anyone interested in Mayan history and culture! Our experience was made even better by our fantastic guide, Fabulous, who truly lived up to his name. He was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all our questions about the history, people, architecture, and significance of the ruins. Climbing to the top of several structures with him was unforgettable—he explained the importance of the Wind God, the Water God, and the burial grounds, as well as the fascinating history of the Jade Head. After exploring the ruins, we had an incredible time at the monkey sanctuary. The monkeys were playful and personable, coming right down to us for pictures as they were fed small pieces of banana. Though we didn’t pet them, it was amazing to see them so close in their natural habitat. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Belize! It’s the perfect mix of history, adventure, and wildlife. One tip—bring plenty of small US dollar bills, as every stop had snacks, drinks, and locally made artwork for sale, usually in the $2–$3 range. I didn’t bring enough, and I definitely wish I had!
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