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Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins & Museum

San Ignacio, Belize
4.5 of 5 stars 93 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Description: This ancient Mayan site features a museum and several dozen surviving structures.
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Sandusky, Michigan
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Another must in Belize for history buffs! Smaller than Xunantunich, but impressive nonetheless. More

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Arizona City, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

the hotel looks good in pictures but in reality it is run down, smells bad and the rooms are not clean. you will ruin your car going up their driveway. the ruins are not much, takes 2 minutes to see. More

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San Ignacio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Nestled in what is soon to be the middle of town, you would never imagine a maya ruin so close to integrated with san ignacio. Check it out. its worth it. More

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Edinburgh
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Info centre was great, and the price was very reasonable. More

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Highlandville, Missouri
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Wonder what it would have been like to live there back then. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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Beautiful, still being excavated, staff very friendly, worth seeing, do not need more than 2 hrs there! More

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St Louis, Mo and San Pedro, Belize
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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A very impressive museum and Mayan Site close to San Ignacio. Wear comfortable...stable shoes. More

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Cary, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great, easy to acceess ruin - Lead by a great guide at San Ignacio Resort - "Cruz" More

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Spokane, Washington
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Visited twice during a four day stay because it's so convenient. Spent one late afternoon going through the museum while it was raining a little and then two days later went through the grounds. It will be interesting to see how much more expansive the area is as further excavations throughout the area occur. I agree with one other viewer... More

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Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

While it doesn't have the tall buildings like Tikal or the fantastic carvings like Copan, it is a very interesting part of Mayan history. More

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