90 minute speedboat from Belize City.









San Pedro is the main town on Ambergris Caye.



The Madonna song "La isla bonita" is about San Pedro.





Golfcars are the primary mode of transport.



Main square in center of town.

















No swimmable beach in town.









The Maya ruins of Altun Ha.

Crossing the Old River bridge on mainland Belize.

It was a ceremonial and religious site.

And also an important trade hub.

Some amazing treasures were found.



Snake cactus.

Cotton tree.

Plaza A.

Top of temple A6.





Temple A1/A2 - temple of the green tomb.

Temple B4 - temple of masonary altars.



Top of temple A1.

Some of the the oldest structures.

Teotihuacano face, indicating early influence from central Mexico.







Jungle path to the pond.

Mini-papaya.

Cashew fruit and nut.



The pond was likely dug by the Maya.

Plaza B.

Temple B4.



Arch.

There are 3 Maya faces.





Top with circular altar.





Plaza B.

Temples A5 and A6.

Small museum.







Model of the tomb found in B4.

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