Xunantunich
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Compact, significant Mayan sites with numerous ruins including the notable “El Castillo” with friezes on its upper walls
Belize Horseback Riding
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Horseback Riding along the Mopan River near San Ignacio and Maya ruins
Pacbitun
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Site of largely unexcavated (and possibly significant) Maya ruins
Hidden Valley Falls
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Tallest waterfall in Central America, seen from a viewing platform at the edge of a huge canyon
Caracol
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Major Mayan archaeological site with numerous ruins and structures to explore, including Caana (the Sky Palace)
Rio On Pools
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Idyllic swimming location with numerous small waterfalls and pools
Rio Frio Cave
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Short, non-technical and easily accessible scenic cave
Barton Creek Cave
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Non-technical cave that must be explored by canoe or kayak; also contains a few Mayan artifacts
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) ♦
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Swim into a beautiful cave notable for its excellent cave formations in addition to remarkable Mayan artifacts