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departure from Belize in your air-conditioned Van up the
scenic Western Highway to the Cayo District and the impressive
Maya site of Xunantunich. Before reaching the entrance of this
ancient city, you are hand-cranked across the Mopan River by a
nineteenth century ferry. As you cross the Mopan River you will
admire the natural beatify of Easter Belize with the great influence
of Guatemala people. Tour the site of Xunantunich and view the
breathtaking scenery of untouched jungles. Xunantunich, an ancient
Mayan temple believed to have been used for sacrificial ceremonies.
The site has a major Maya ceremonial center built atop a hill and
panoramic views of the Cayo
district
along with distant Guatemala. From top of the tall pyramid of el "El
Castillo" view the panoramic vistas of the surrounding rain forest
in the Belize Cayo District as well as the bordering towns between
Belize and Guatemala. This segment of the tour is followed by a hot
lunch at a Cayo area restaurant.
Enroute to Belize City you will make a stop at the Wildlife habitat
know as the Belize Zoo created as sanctuary for the country's
indigenous species. The Belize Zoo was first created for animals
which were injured or donated to the facility and could not be
returned to the wild. This is home for am impressive array of Large
Cats, Primates, Reptiles and Birds, which gives you the opportunity
of viewing Belize's prolific wildlife in on location.
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