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Mayan Ruins & Spice Farm

Harvest Caye, Belize

Mayan Ruins & Spice Farm

DETAILS

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Discover the ancient Mayan archeological site of Nim Li Punit along with its treasures and visit the Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens to see how they cultivate and harvest exotic spices.


Board your air-conditioned bus for a scenic ride to the archeological site of Nim Li Punit, "Large Hat" in the Mayan Kekchi language. The site was so named due to a depiction on a Maya stela of one of its rulers wearing a very large headdress. This unique Mayan ceremonial site has a small museum and a welcome center where you can see some of the large stelas with well-preserved Maya drawings and writing, as well as artifacts. It also has a ball-court in the center of the complex and an observatory in one of the plazas. The entire site is shaded by a canopy of large trees, providing a comfortable environment for viewing this very interesting Mayan site.


Head over to the Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens and see how vanilla, nutmeg, maze cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper are cultivated. As you travel through the farm via tram, you’ll see how these unique spices are dried and processed for packaging. Afterward, relax in the comfortable guest center where you will have the opportunity to purchase some of the spices that are grown here.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour may operate in reverse from time to time. Participants must weigh a maximum of 275 lbs. There are approximately 100 steps to negotiate. Good general health, no preexisting heart conditions, pregnant women past first trimester, must be able to walk up and down stone stairs unassisted and step in and out of farm tram. The minimum allowable age to participate in this tour is 5 years old. Credit cards and cash can be used to purchase handicrafts and spice products. Your tour will include an approximate 30-minute boat transfer to the Belize mainland and the transfer to Nim Li Punit is approximately 1 hour from the tour starting point. Guests who go ashore do so with the understanding that they will be mixing with members of the general public.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Historical Landmarks

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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