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Published: October 23rd 2009
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We stayed on the island of Ambergris Caye (in a remote area 3 to 4 miles north of San Pedro). Most of these photos are of Lamanai (the ruins of the former Maya city which translates to "Submerged Crocodile") which is in the Orange Walk District in northern Belize.



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Ambergris Caye

A "rather stoic local" outside the thatched hut we stayed in.
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Jaguar Snout

A "snout" is on either side of the Jaguar Temple.
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Steps of Jaguar Temple

Although the Maya weren't tall they built steps which were tall.
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Jaguar Temple

Lamani was inhabited for 3000+ yrs, until aprx 1650 A.D.
High TempleHigh Temple
High Temple

Climb on up (108 feet)
Atop The High TempleAtop The High Temple
Atop The High Temple

New River Lagoon in the background
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High Temple

overlooking the surrounding jungle. The temple was built around 100 B.C.
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Place Yourself Here

this is where I read for several days in a row. Enjoy a cyb-cation by swinging away here in the breeze!


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