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No. 4819 · Belize · Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

Altun Ha

17.76°N 88.35°W · 11 m

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Overview

Altun Ha is the ruins of an ancient Maya city in the Belize District, about 30 miles (50 km) north of Belize City. It is a nice, educational day trip from Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, or Belize City.

Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature

Before you go

Accessibility

Site not handicapped accessible.

Facilities

Modern lavatory available at entrance.

Money

Entrance fee BZ$10 (as of 2006). Tours from Belize City from US$100, taxi about US$50.

Tips

A good guide is recommended; otherwise ruins look like grass-covered hills.

Transport

Old Northern Highway is potholed. Bus to Crooked Tree US$2.

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