Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin
Cahal Pech was a hilltop home for the Mayan Elite. It has a strikingly different feel compared to nearby Xunantunich. Located in the town of San Ignacio , it is smaller, less touristy, and in a more wooded setting.
Both of these ruins are in the western Cayo District, and many people choose to see them both in the same day.
Getting to Cahal Pech:
- Tours from tour operators in Hopkins are available.
- You can also go there on your own - a guide is not required.
Here are some resources to learn more:
- Cahal Pech on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahal_Pech
- Archeological History of Cahal Pech - https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/belize/cahalpech.html
- Current archaeological information -https://www.archaeological.org/interactive-dig/cahal-pech-belize/