Explore Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & Swim at Blue Hole Cenote

Take a day trip from Hopkins Village to the inland Blue Hole and the historical Xuantunaich Mayan Ruins in Cayo District, Belize. The Xunantunich Mayan Ruins are some of the finest Maya Ruins in Belize. The drive to the Blue Hole and Xunantunich Mayan site in western Belize takes you through the scenic Hummingbird Highway and the western villages of Belize. This is a cultural experience, sightseeing tours with first hand views of the countryside, Mayan Mountains, farms, colorful homes and San Ignacio farmers market.  

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Experience an authentic Belizean lunch in the immediate area of the ruins.

To visit Xunantunich, begin your journey in the village of San Jose Succotz, where you’ll cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry. From there, a short uphill walk takes you to the impressive ruins.

Join one of our Xunantunich tours from Hopkins for a truly memorable cultural and historical experience. Explore the ancient Mayan city, discover its fascinating significance, and immerse yourself in the region’s rich heritage with the insight of a knowledgeable local guide.

The inland Blue Hole (cenote) is located at the St. Herman's National Park on the Hummingbird Highway. It was formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave. In this case, the river running through the original cavern still flows through the cave system, and forms a sapphire-colored pool at the bottom of the sinkhole. The depression measures about 100 feet deep and 300 feet in diameter, with the actual blue hole at the depression’s base having a depth of about 25 feet.