Cahal Pech
Cayo District, Belize
Preclassic to Classic Period (1200 BC – 900 AD)
About Cahal Pech
Sitting on a hilltop above San Ignacio town, Cahal Pech ('Place of the Ticks') is one of the oldest Maya sites in the Belize River Valley. The site's royal acropolis and closely packed temples provide an intimate glimpse into elite Maya domestic architecture.
Highlights
- Royal acropolis with tightly grouped palace structures
- Plaza B with the tallest temple on site
- Some of the oldest occupation evidence in Belize (1200 BC)
- Small but excellent on-site museum
- Walking distance from San Ignacio town center
Best Time to Visit
December to May, combine with Xunantunich for a full Cayo archaeology day