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Telephone 501-702-2119,
P.O. Box 157,
Toledo District, Belize, Central America |
Mayan
Temples
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The
mountains surrounding Punta Gorda in the Toledo district
are filled with Mayan ruins, both restored and those yet
to be uncovered.
All
are within an hour's drive from PG, awaiting your arrival.
Lubaantun
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Many
represent some of the most important discoveries of classic
Maya civilization, including the second largest stellae
ever uncovered, longer than a telephone pole.
The
unique angle cut stone of Lubaantun is found at no other
Mayan ruins in Belize, demonstrating the highest level of
architectural development.
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Nim Li PunitVisit
the royal observatory of Nim Li Punit, designed by ancient
astrologers for alignment with the summer solstice and the
spring and fall equinox. From their palace the powerful rulers
could survey the entire valley of their civilization below,
even at times as far as the Caribbean waters. The view is
breathtaking and exhilarating.
This unique stellae
at Nim Li Punit is remarkably well preserved, one of the clearest
in existence.
The piece was
discovered with its surface was face down in the soft soil,
protecting it from exposure to centuries of rain and wind.
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