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MARUBA SPA TREATMENTS
Maruba Jungle Spa is the best spa in Belize located amongst the Altun Hun Ruins in
the jungles of Belize. Indulge yourself and have the front desk staff arrange a day trip
to a place forgotten by time. An oasis of charm and grace where everyday problems
melt away. Not your traditional spa, Maruba offers an alternative to the regimen and
routine. The spa has been conceived and created to blend various Mayan, Creole,
and African designs side by side with our jungle setting. The result is dreamy,
romantic, and totally relaxing. Relax amidst the richness and splendor of exotic birds
and fauna. Our Jungle Falls swimming pool will cool you in the day and the Japanese
tub will make evening star gazing an unforgettable experience. Our spa offers all
natural treatments derived from ancient techniques which incorporate our natural
products produced from Maruba Therapy® and the surrounding jungle environment.
We specialize in a number of Mud Treatments using our all natural Mood Muds®.
Indulge yourself and be taken away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life.
LAMANAI
One of the most popular and memorable tours available from San Pedro! A full day
adventure. Start out with a quick boatride to the mainland. From the mainland you will
take a jungle river ride, up the old Northern River to the beautiful village of Bomba - an
excellent place for gorgeous Zericote wood carvings. Pause to travel along the
unspoilt Pan American Highway to the Orange Walk and enjoy seeing the diverse
Belizean countryside and local villages. Here you will resume your jungle river ride.
Your guide will enthrall you with narrations of the varied bird species and native flora.
Along the way you will see a Mennonite settlement where they live according to their
traditions without modern conveniences. You'll then arrive at the ancient Mayan
citadel of Lamanai which is noted as one of the largest Mayan ceremonial centers in
Belize. Here you can visit the museum and take in the spectacular panoramic views of
the Maya mountains, the New River Lagoon and the lush jungle. You will get the
opportunity to photograph intricate Mayan Carvings. The jungle walk will bring you to
all the temples on the site. You will be sure to also see native wildlife such as howler
monkeys. Lamanai is a must see!
- ALTUN HA RUINS
Start with an exciting boat ride to the mainland. Then, along a jungle river to the
village of Bomba. Bomba is one of the best places to get Zericote wood carvings at a
fraction of the price elsewhere. Savor the unspoilt countryside and native villages, as
your guide educates you about the local plants and animals. Once you arrive at Altun
Ha , your guide will take you on a tour of this important Maya trading center. Learn
about the ancient Mayan civilization at the ruins where one of the finest, and believed
to be the largest, Mayan jade carving was found. Bring your camera to the top of the
best preserved temple for a fantastic view of the surrounding jungle. You may even
venture on a short jungle walk to the old Mayan reservoir. Spend the afternoon in
tropical paradise. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the exclusive Maruba Jungle Resort and
Spa. Options include a revitalizing massage by a professional masseuse, horseback
riding, a refreshing swim in the pool or a gentle stroll through the grounds of this exotic
resort where you may encounter a monkey or two!
ALTUN HA SAFARI
Join us for an exciting jungle river ride down the Belize River, where you are certain to
see many native animals such as iguanas, monkeys, crocodiles, tropical birds and
perhaps even dolphin and manatee. All from the safety of our boat. This leisurely trip
through unspoilt jungle culminates all the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha. Your guide
will educate you on the Mayan culture ans show you the largest jade carving ever
found, as you enjoy the panorama of miles of untouched jungle from atop one of the
finest preserved temples. Before you resume your jungle boat ride, A short jungle
walk takes you tot he ancient Mayan reservoir. Your return trip will take you through
the lush vegetation of the Baboon Sanctuary, where wild baboons will entertain you
with their howls.
XUNANTUNICH
It is located across from San Jose Succotz, a few miles from the western border. The
partially-excavated and largest pyramid, El Castillo, rises 130 feet above the main
plaza and offers an impressive Panoramic View of the Belize's Cayo District and
nearby Guatemala. El Castillo, is known for its frieze, a banded stucco decoration
which at one time extended around the entire pyramid. Impressive museum displays a
three-dimensional model of the entire Xunantunich site, as well as depicting the
evolution of Maya civilization. Three stelae from the site are on display.
TIKAL
Have the front desk arrange an unforgettable trip to Tikal. The tour leaves Ambergris
Caye at 7 a.m. and return 5:40 pm and is done through Tropic Air - daily. The day trip
includes 45 min. flight from Belize to Flores and 45 min. road trip to Tikal. The day trip
Package includes lunch and entrance fee.
Tikal - Greatest of all Classic Mayan Cities! Parque Nacional Tikal is located in
Guatemala, about 50 miles northwest of it's border with Belize. In this remote area, one
of the greatest civilizations of it's time established a city that endured for centuries.
Set in the jungle canopy, the site today consists of over 3,000 buildings, including a
handful of impressively tall temples that tower above the forest. At its peak some 1,500
years ago, Tikal was home to an estimated 100,000 Mayans. As is the case with all
Mayan sites, the origins of Tikal are only barely discernible. Findings of pottery dating
from a few hundred years before Christ give evidence that Tikal was inhabited then.
By the time of Christ, the Great Plaza had already taken its basic form, with platforms
and stairways on the north side. Tikal is a place for wondering, not only at the
engineering accomplishments of the Maya, but at the jungle splendors of the Peten
region in Guatemala. The site of Tikal is a national park where the native flora and
fauna still flourish relatively undisturbed. In addition to it's numerous well-excavated
temples and pyramids, Tikal presents an excellent opportunity for animal- and bird-
watching. Along the paths, spider and howler monkeys, gray foxes and red coatis are
visible to the visitor. Today, one can sit atop a pyramid, gaze at the Great Plaza and
roof combs rising up from the sea of jungle and imagine the times more than a
thousand years ago when the plaza was alive with activity and the city was surround by
cultivated fields dotted with houses. But one can do little more than imagine.... there
is no coherent history of Tikal and there may never be one. Bits and pieces of
information are picked up from drawings on pottery and bone, finding tools, similarities
in artistic styles between Tikal and other Mayan and Non-Mayan centers, and the few
glyphs that have been deciphered up to now. The combination of archaeological
remains and the natural environment of the Petén, makes Tikal the only place in the
world which has been declared both a Natural and World Cultural Heritage site
CARACOL
Caracol is the most extensive Maya site known in Belize ....
Caracol, a Classic Period complex, covers 30-square miles of thick, high-canopy
jungle, and includes five plazas, an astronomic observatory and over 35,000 buildings
which have been identified. The loftiest among them, a massive pyramid (Caana)
which is capped by three temples and rises over 140 feet above the jungle floor.
Caracol's central core today, as seen by visitors, consists of three plaza groups
surrounding a central acropolis and two ball courts, along eith a number of smaller
structures. A new visitor center exhibits a number of photographs and diagrams of the
site, along with artifacts, including a recovered ceremonial altar.
IX CHEL FARM
Located at the foot of the Maya Mountains and named after the goddess of medicine,
Ix Chel Farm seeks to preserve traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Belize. The
farm was founded in 1988 by Drs. Rosita Arvigo and Gregory Shropshire, who hoped
to share the teachings of legendary healer Don Elijio Panti. At the farm, "Rainforest
Remedies," a profit-sharing company comprised of traditional healers, herb gatherers,
laborers and employees produces a wide range of traditional medicines. Their colorful
names range from "Belly Be Good" for chronic gas pains, to "Jungle Salve" for insect
bites, to "Sweet Blood" for the treatment of diabetes and everything in between.
BELIZE ZOO
Done in combination / Included with the Cave Tubing trip.
- TANAH MAYAN ART MUSEUM
Located in the Yucateca Mayan Village of San Antonio, located on the Cristo Rey
Road there is a humble limestone and clay building with a simple palm thatch leaf roof
known as the Tanah Art Museum. On display in the museum are magnificent slate
stone carvings of an ancient Caracol ruler, a famous Palenque elder, a Xunantunich
warrior, a Maya ceremonial table for offerings of thanksgiving, and a replica of the Sun
God Kunich Ahua from Altun Ha, to name just a few.
- CAVING OR CAVE TUBING
A thrilling experience awaits those who take this tour! First, a boat will take you to
Belize City where you will take a short bus ride to the jungles of Belize. As you walk
through the jungle, your guide will teach you about the native flora and fauna. You will
then hop into your own personal inner tube, strap on a headlight and take a relaxing
ride down-steam where you will view Belize's massive underground cave system. Your
headlight will illuminate the spectacular caves and fantastic stalactites and
stalagmites. After this refreshing ride in cool, clear waters, you will enjoy lunch before
heading to the Belize Zoo. Here you will see many of the native animals of Belize in
natural style enclosures which will include jaguar, puma, lapir, coatamundi, howler
monkeys and a wide variety of birds.
(Actun Tunichil Muknal)
(Chechem Hah Cave)
(Barton Creek Cave)
(Rio Frio Cave)
(St. Herman's Cave)
- ZIP LINING
New to Belize and extremely exciting. This trip can be combined with the Cave tubing
trip. It is done at Jaguar Paws Aerial Trek Ziplining tour where one repels above the
jungle canopy on cables and pulley equipment. There are a series of cables and
platforms suspended above the rainforest and you slide from one platform to another
via harness and pulley. There are 6 to 7 stations each with two main lines. It is a very
safe sport.
- BUTTERFLY FARMS
VIsit one of many wonderful butterfly farms in Belize.
HIKING
Ecological nature trails
NIGHT TRIP TO MAINLAND CASINO
The Excitement of Las Vegas - Belize Style
The Princess Casino has Blackjack, American Roulette and Caribbean Poker, as well
as over 400 exciting gaming machines for you to try your luck. You can also enjoy
nightly exotic floor shows in our "Blue Hole" bar.
GOLFING
Take a day trip to world famous golf course - Caye Chapel Golf Resort & Marina
Revitalize your body and spirit at Caye Chapel Island.
18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Over 7000 yds of Challenging Golf
No Tee Times, No Round Limits
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