Belize Temples of Coral & Stone Flashcards
Q: What can you learn and taste at the cacao plantation?
A: You can learn about growing cacao beans, try grinding them, and taste the original Mayan-style “hot chocolate.”
Q: What unique experience can you have while floating through caves in canoes?
A: You can search for pottery and other artifacts amid fascinating rock formations.
Q: What cultural experience is offered in San Antonio?
A: You can meet local women, learn how they make ceramics like the ancient Mayans, and grind corn for homemade tortillas for lunch.
Q: What activities are available at Santiago’s cattle ranch and stables?
A: You can choose to climb into the saddle for a ride or take a scenic hike through shaded forest to the 1,500-year-old ruins of Xunantunich.
Q: What can you see from the top of El Castillo pyramid?
A: You can see all the way to Guatemala.
Q: What dining experience is offered before your flight to Ambergris Caye?
A: You can enjoy an al fresco lunch at the ranch.
Q: What culinary delight can you savor on a private catamaran?
A: You can enjoy the freshest ceviche you’ve ever eaten.
Q: What marine life can you encounter while snorkeling the Belize barrier reef?
A: You can come nose-to-fin with sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, and docile nurse sharks.
Where does the tour start?
Belize City – 1:00 pm – Radisson Fort George Hotel lobby
Where does the tour end?
San Pedro – 9:00 am – San Pedro Airport
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of well-maintained countryside and coastal trails of compressed dirt and stone. The footpaths, through rainforest and cattle ranches, onto ancient pyramids, as well as on offshore islands, offer a selection of level and rolling terrain; with some limited elevation gain and loss.
