Oct 7, 2013 | Holbrook Travel

Hike, snorkel and rappel to find the mystery of the Maya in Belize and Guatemala

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Join us on this exciting adventure in Belize and Guatemala with our travel partners at Road Scholar.

For outdoor enthusiasts and pre-Columbian history buffs the Central American neighbors of Belize and Guatemala offer the best of both worlds. Virgin rain forests with orchids, howler monkeys and toucans and hundreds of species of exotic birds make getting to these magical and mysterious Mayan sites half the fun.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Swim, hike, and climb your way to Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave to view the ceremonial pottery, burial chambers and petrified remains of ancient Maya.
  • Discover the beautiful underwater world of Belize's barrier reef while snorkeling in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve.
  • Hike to the edge of the Black Hole, a large sinkhole used for Maya religious ceremonies, and rappel into its 300-foot crater.
  • Discover the jewel of Mayan civilization at Tikal. 

See more program information on roadscholar.org

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