Altun Ha

This was my first ever Mayan ruins visit and I didn't know what to expect. When you first walk onto the site, it's a breath taking view of ancient culture and architecture. I really enjoyed the visit and highly recommend it. It's very easy to access, you can climb up two of the monuments, and it's exceptionally well kept.

An amazing look into the lives of the Mayans. There is quite a large amount excavated here, with who knows how many thousands of other structures just waiting to be dug up. Unfortunately, the Belize government has no funding for further excavations, according to my tour guide. There is a very small museum here, but it’s just one room with a coupe of informative plaques and a few weapons and decorations they have discovered. You are able to walk on top of three of the structures and get an amazing view of the entire valley. Be sure to stop by the shops next to the parking lot and support the locals. Try a Belizian Coca-Cola made with brown sugar.

An amazing place! The guide we got was great and informative. The souvenir shops are by far the most expensive we've come across. We've so far visited several sites to include Lamanai and Xunantunich and the prices are over double for most things here. My point is, if this is also your first stop in Belize as it was mine because it was on my way to where I was staying that night, wait to buy souvenirs.

A fun, easily accessible Maya Site. We drove up from Belize City for a quick morning visit, going early to avoid the cruise excursion crowd. The grounds are open and well-maintained. There was an elderly gentleman with us that we were able to convince to climb the structures. He had a wonderful time. It is definitely a nice, training wheels style site to visit if you are only passingly interested, because it may make the novice more curious, and yet there is also enough to entertain the Pre-Columbian hobbyist like myself.

It's a little ways away from where we stayed, but it was worth the trip. The tour guide was a new junior tour guide; she was very knowledgeable and laid back. Before doing your tour, make sure you stop at the restaurant located in the same lot. We got fried chicken, beans, and rice, and everyone agrees it's still the best rice and beans we had, and the chicken was soooo good and seasoned!!! They had music going; it was really a whole vibe. I'm dogging my food and make eye contact with the owner. I'm like, "Yes, mama, you put your foot in this! You did your thang for sure!" She smiles and says, "I wouldn't serve you something I wouldn't eat." She was so sweet. We spent some time taking shots, and my brother's partner got his hair braided, and the people were super nice and super humble. I love that in a restaurant owner. We will be back. Oh, and they got that mama juana 🦾😅🤣. Great place! 10/10, do recommend.

Make sure you hire tour guide, Mr. Woodeye, and take the Triple Tour (Altun Ha, ATV and Tubing)!! Steep steps going up and down. Be prepared for the climb 📶 and heat 🥵

Altun ha is a unique place with so much history. I went on a guided tour that I booked through Carnival cruise. The tour itself took approximately one hour; the guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Keep in mind that it gets super hot and there isn’t much shade; therefore, you should bring a hat, UV clothing, a cooling fan and a bottle of water. I truly enjoyed this kind of experience and content that Ivisited such a historic area. 🫶🏻

This is an important and historic place. Go see it! $20 per person USD or $40 per person in Belize dollars to enter. Make sure to walk to the Mayan reservoir too!