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El Castillo

Xunantunich

January 15th 2007
Xunantunich (The Stone Woman) houses what is said to be the second highest structure in Belize. The 2000 year old El Castillo, as the main structure is referred to, is 140 feet tall on top of a hill. El Castillo was a shrine built in honor of the mesoamerican christ figure Kukulkan. This ancient deity has roots in all indigenous mesoamerican cultures, and is commonly reffered to by his Toltec name ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Belize » Cayo District » San Ignacio

Belizean Flag Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains... ... read more
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