Cerro Maya
Corozal District, Belize
Preclassic Period (400 BC – 200 AD)
About Cerro Maya
Cerro Maya (also known as Cerros) is a rare example of a lowland Maya site occupied primarily during the Preclassic period. Built on a peninsula jutting into Corozal Bay, it features some of the earliest monumental Maya architecture yet discovered.
Highlights
- Structure 4 — early monumental pyramid with elaborate stucco masks
- Canal system encircling and connecting the site by water
- Evidence of early divine kingship in Maya culture
- Coastal peninsula with mangroves and bay views
- One of the earliest sites to display the Classic Maya kingship pattern
Best Time to Visit
December to May, accessible by boat from Corozal