historic ruins in Central America

Why did you move to the historic ruins in Belize, where many other famous sites can be seen be seen in Central America? The suggestion was made to visit Belize, as they are the only country (Central America), whose official language is English. This can easily, but to fill people from all over the world for Belize and its Central American / Mayan ruins in the holiday season. Other reasons are the tropical beaches and opportunities forgreat diving adventure off the coast of the Caribbean.

Actun Muknal Tunichil

This is basically a reserve, but the government has allowed a small number of visits. Man is happy to visit this site, even if the site included some rather grim. These include the ritual sacrifice (human) sites and some bones. At least four "must-see" place in the caves are, Crystal Maiden, End of the Road, handwriting and the tomb stoneCaves. The first cave the remains of a girl - was probably a victim - who is best known for its sparkling CRYSTALLIZED skeletal remains. The skeletal remains - including the skull - are still clearly visible. Artifacts such as pottery shards and stone tools are still visible. No vehicles are allowed in this area.

Caracol

The age of this archaeological site is amazing - is about 3200 to 2600 yearsold, known so far. It 'was "rediscovered" in 1937 / 8 and only has a modern road that exists today (the Western Highway). These ruins are part of the Classic Maya period (as previous page). There are several old roads leading to and 140,000 people have had a good time. The temples and ruins most of the original deposits are well preserved. Archaeologists and researchers are using one of the remainingBasins.

Cerros

Cerros Maya can not be as well known as some other Central American locations, but left a spectacular complex of many structures. Most of them are pyramids, large buildings, two of the notorious "blood bath", where fields have been sacrificed to the losing team (some of them) for the intensified. It is located in the north of Belize to the Bay of Chetumal, is accessed by a dirt road. One can only archaeological officials greeted by aSite.

Lamanai

Lamanai (the "submerged crocodile") is another site of ancient ruins some 3600 years!) Survived (but long enough for the Spaniards conquered! Maya as the longest in Belize City Mundo populated in fact, is performed by Maya Belize . Several Maya classical structures are still open to tourists, although mostly by boat from Orange Walk Town. The site is also available online from the Indian Church. E 'for at least two of the famousthese buildings, the Temple of the Masks and the Temple of Jaguar. The Jaguar Temple is an important archaeological site because of its almost Jaguar-style masks and other features. A large part of the structure is romantic in appearance due to the fact that the jungle has reclaimed much of it.