Santa Rita
Corozal District, Belize
Postclassic Period (900–1500 AD)
About Santa Rita
Located on the northern tip of Belize near the border with Mexico, Santa Rita is believed to be the ancient Maya city of Chetumal. The site features important murals and served as a major Postclassic trading center between the Yucatán Peninsula and the rest of the Maya world.
Highlights
- Structure 7 — main pyramid with carved masks
- Postclassic murals (now destroyed, documented in drawings)
- Ties to the legendary city of Chetumal
- Overlaps with the modern town of Corozal
- Views over Corozal Bay toward Mexico
Best Time to Visit
December to May, easily combined with a visit to Corozal town