Altun Ha

Belize District · Belize

Altun Ha, Belize
Photo: Michael Lazarev (Asmadeus), CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
December to May; mornings beat both heat and tour-bus crowds
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
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A compact Maya trading center an hour from Belize City, where archaeologists uncovered a large carved jade head of the sun god that became a national symbol. Its manageable size and easy access make it the most convenient ruin for cruise passengers and families.

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