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Maya site in the Cayo District of Belize
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Cahal Pech is a Maya archaeological reserve on a hill overlooking San Ignacio in the Cayo district of Belize. Its temples, palaces, courtyards and ballcourts lie only a short walk uphill from the town centre, making it one of the easiest major Maya sites in Belize to visit independently.
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A compact Maya ceremonial and residential complex containing temples, plazas, palace rooms, vaulted passages and two ballcourts. First settled around 1200–1000 BCE, it is one of the earliest substantial Maya settlements known from western Belize.
Cahal Pech Village Resort Restaurant
Hotel restaurant serving Belizean and international dishes throughout the day. Non-guests should confirm availability during busy periods.
Hillside resort with rooms, suites and thatched cabañas, three swimming pools, a restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi and tour services. Its location makes it possible to walk to Cahal Pech shortly after opening or before closing.
On foot
From central San Ignacio, walk south and uphill toward Cahal Pech Hill. The reserve is approximately a 10– to 20-minute uphill walk from the centre depending on the starting point and pace.
By taxi
A taxi from central San Ignacio takes only a few minutes. Agree on the fare before departure. Taxis do not normally need to wait, since another can be called from town for the return journey.
By car
Follow the road toward Cahal Pech Hill and the archaeological reserve. Parking is available near the visitor centre.
By bus
Long-distance buses serve San Ignacio from Belize City, Belmopan and towns along the George Price Highway, but they do not normally enter the archaeological reserve.
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