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Jose's Honest Take Jose at Xunantunich Yes, I think Xunantunich is absolutely worth visiting. I say that not just because I’m a tour guide, but because I’ve been taking people there for years and I get to see their reactions every time. The part I enjoy most is watching someone go from, “Okay, we’re going to see some ruins,” to standing at the top of El Castillo with a big smile on their face. The ferry ride, the walk up, the history, and especially the view all come together

Xunantunich If you want to experience the history, culture, adventure and natural beauty of Belize then head West. I spent 6 days exploring western Belize in July, travelling by car from Belize City to Belmopan and San Ignacio, with five days of tours arranged through Belize Maya Heritage Tours. July was hot, humid and gloriously green — and although there were a few tropical showers, they only seemed to make the jungle more spectacular. Here's how I did it. Day 1: Belize Cit

A tiny country with an incredible amount to discover Where exactly is Belize? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times. It is tucked away on the Caribbean coast of Central America, nestled between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west and south and the sparking Caribbean Sea stretching all along it’s eastern border. It’s a small country – you can drive from the north to the south in a matter of hours. But what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in history, c