Xunantunich Maya Ruin and Barton Creek with Lunch

6 hours Free cancellation

Xunantunich Maya Ruin and Barton Creek with Lunch, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Set off with your guide on a scenic drive that passes through the traditional village of San Jose Succotz. As we approach Xunantunich, we will ferry cross the Mopan River on a historic hand-cranked ferry, followed by a mile drive to the hilltop site of Xunantunich. The partially-excavated and largest pyramid-El Castillo, stands at 130 ft. above the main plaza floor, offering an impressive 360 degree, panoramic view over the jungle canopy of the Mopan River Valley. We highly recommend climbing to the top of the El Castillo, If possible. Then unto Barton Creek through some beautiful hilly terrains. Barton creek is a natural limestone cave that was once used by Mayans for ceremonial activities. The cave can only be accessed by canoes, After entering the cave about a mile in paddling through the cathedral like chambers and wide passage caverns. You can also take a swim in the clear refreshing blue-like creek.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–18
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Hunab-Ku Adventours

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–50 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Head Lights
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Canoe
Included: Life Vest

Itinerary

Barton Creek Cave

Passing by

Upper Barton Creek is a unique settlement of reformers from different Anabaptist backgrounds, who wanted to create a Mennonite community free of modernistic trends and in nonconformity to the world to live a simple Christian life. It was established in 1969 by Plautdietsch speaking "Russian" Mennonites. They farm with horses and both men and women wear plain dress similar to Old Order Mennonites and Amish with men wearing beards.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We pick up at any hotel within San Ignacio Santa Elena Town. The driver will meet you and have a name sign. Once we receive a booking we reach out to all guests to confirm travel arrangements for the day of the activity.

End point

We pick up at any hotel within San Ignacio Santa Elena Town. The driver will meet you and have a name sign. Once we receive a booking we reach out to all guests to confirm travel arrangements for the day of the activity.

Pickup points

The Lodge at Chaa Creek
Mahogany Hall Boutique Resort
Venus Hotel
Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge, a Muy'Ono Resort
Clarissa Falls Resort
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Table Rock Jungle Lodge
Aguada Axis Guesthouse (Drift Inn Cayo)
Hotel EL Pilar
Cassia Hill Resort Belize
Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge
Rumors Resort

and 10 more pickup points

We pick up at any hotel within San Ignacio Santa Elena Town. The driver will meet you and have a name sign. Once we receive a booking we reach out to all guest to confirm travel arrangements for the day of the activity.