Xunantunich Maya Ruins

Meaning: “Stone Woman”; is located high atop a ridge above the Mopan River, near the Guatemalan border. The tallest temple is the 130 foot "El Castillo," which is large by Mayan standards and is only exceeded by the Caana pyramid at Caracol. Two unique stucco friezes face the east and west sides of the upper portion of the pyramid.

Dating from the Maya Classic Era, about 200 to 600 BC. It appears that an earthquake damaged some structures while they were occupied.

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Xunantunich can be reached by crossing the River Mopan on a hand-cranked ferry, one of very few still in existence.

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