Xunantunich & Cahal Pech

San Ignacio, Belize

SL
St. Leonard's Ltd.
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46 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 15
Xunantunich & Cahal Pech
San Ignacio, Belize

St. Leonard's Ltd.
  • Email address verified
46 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 15

About this trip

These majestic late classic period sites are rightly popular with our guests.

Our guide meets you at your hotel in San Ignacio town and drives to CAHAL PECH maya site.

Cahal Pech settled in a very unique jungle setting, surrounded by the ever popular San Ignacio Town, offers you a very tranquil and lovely setting with numerous private plazas and ceremonial structures and temples. This once very influential Maya site was built overlooking the Macal River and had access to trading routes on the Mopan River Valley and was known to Xunantunich and Buena Vista, two very important powerful and influential Maya sites


Cahal Pech & Xunantunich are late classic periods maya sites whose history date back to the mid to late preclassic period and whose political influence in/to the small neighbouring  mayan  in ancient time provided and enhanced their power - each in its own polity.


Xunantunich is built upon a ridge overlooking the upper reaches of the Mopan river, it commands a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. The site core is dominated by the 130 foot high ‘El Castillo” Xunantunich has had the highest structures within this area as its temple towers over the valley, like an eagle's eye over the small communities that served them. Your adventure includes a guided tour of the site which will often include some of the sites wildlife such as the iconic howler monkeys.


The best hours to enjoy these sites are in the early part of the day or mid afternoon to closing hours (2:30 – 4:00), since at these hours wildlife is happily enjoying the coolest part of the day or getting ready to end their diurnal life. Nothing like having these sites almost to yourself and to be inspired by there great scenery and private courtyards only unique to these sites and yet so close to civilization.

What’s included

  • Authentic Belizean lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Available Packages

Xunan & Cahal pech Maya sites: 2-3ppl
Available until 1 days before departure

Minimum of 2 people per tour.

Price per person $135 US


FULL PRICE includes: entrance fees, guided tours, cold waters pickup & drop off in San Ignacio town, lunch  

(pickups included: Maya Mountain Lodge, Ka'ana, hotels/resorts in Succotz vilage)


(NB: hotels outside San Ignacio  town incur a minimal EXTRA FEE as per their location of resort/hotel: e.g. not included - Monkey Falls, Cayo Villa,Crystal Paradise, Table Rock, Mystic River, Blancaneaux, GAIA, Kayne Villas at Mountain Pine Ridge, Hidden Valley, Sweet Songs, Black Rock, Mahogany Hall, Aliana's Villas, Whistling Duck,  Martz treehouse & cabanas/MArtz Farms )

PLEASE let us know:

- if any of you has any special dietary need: vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or any other food allergy.

- name of your hotel/resort.



$135
xunan & cahal pech: 4ppl+
Available until 1 days before departure

Price for Minimum of 4ppl+


PRICE: $ 125 US per person.


FULL PRICE includes: entrance fees, guided tours, cold waters pickup & drop off in San Ignacio town, lunch  



(NB: hotels outside San Ignacio  town incur a minimal EXTRA FEE as per their location of resort/hotel: e.g. not included - Monkey Falls, Cayo Villa,Crystal Paradise, Table Rock, Mystic River, Blancaneaux, GAIA, Kayne Villas at Mountain Pine Ridge, Hidden Valley, Sweet Songs, Black Rock, Mahogany Hall, Aliana's Villas, Whistling Duck,  Martz treehouse & cabanas/MArtz Farms )  


PLEASE let us know:

- if any of you has any special dietary need: vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or any other food allergy.

- name of your hotel/resort.

$110


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SL
St. Leonard's Ltd.
46 reviews
St Leonard's Tours offers great private and personalized tours: Horse Riding, Archeological sites, Cave exploration, Cave Tubing and more. We have an adventure for all. Start with our horse riding tours and let our beautiful Appaloosa Horses take you on a safe & enjoyable adventure to Xunantunich, riding the countryside or simply just relax and enjoy a riding class; then take off on a thrilling adventure through jungle tours that will lead you to cave exploration or to enjoy a relaxing cool afternoon enjoying cave tubing...

Reviews

Thanks for a great trip. The ride was beautiful and the guides were excellent. One of our participants needed medical assistance and the guides responded promptly and professionally! Thanks for all your help. Loved the hand crank ferry and the horses did so well on it.
By Rick B for FARM RIDE on Mar 29, 2024
I LOVED this trip! I booked it fairly spur of the moment for my last day in San Ignacio and I’m so glad I did. The Xunan Ruins were amazing and our guide, Elio, did a great job of explaining what we were looking at and filling in gaps in my understanding of the Maya. The caves were out of this world, I had just done ATM caves the day before and was in utter awe at Jaguar Paw! I can’t speak highly enough of Elio. He took great care of us all day, sharing with us his knowledge and fantastic sense of humor. Lunch was also excellent. 11/10 recommend this tour.
By Nicole A for Xunantunich & Cave tubing on Mar 28, 2024
We had an amazing time! Jose was so knowledgeable, funny & kind. We learned so much & had an absolute blast, it was a true adventure. I will be recommending Jose & St Leonard's to all family & friends!
By Rachel H for Xunantunich & Cave tubing on Mar 19, 2024
This was a must. We Rode through the jungle while our tour guide Jose pointed out different species of animals and plants. The horses were well trained and easy to handle. I proposed to my future wife in xunantunich. It was easy to plan out, they gave me the perfect spot to propose and they even went above and beyond to communicate with the photographer I hired so everything went as planned. Our guide Jose was great, very informative and kept it lively the entire ride. What an amazing experience this was!
By Pedro V for Xunantunich Horse Riding on Mar 17, 2024
This was a great trip for our family. Rod and Jose were excellent guides both on the horses and at Xunantunich. They both ensured that our kids were safe while riding and were very knowledgeable about the area. We learned so much about the Mayans and the temple that we visited. They provided great stories and integrated the children into the experience as much as possible. We would highly recommend this experience!
By Jonathan L for FARM RIDE on Mar 08, 2024
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