One of the most easily accessible Mayan ruins in Belize, on the outskirts of San Ignacio, Cahal Pech may be small, but its history is mighty. Once a royal acropolis inhabited by an elite Maya family, the site is perched on a hill overlooking the town of San Ignacio. It's one of the oldest known Mayan settlements in the region, and visitors can explore its maze of courtyards, plazas, temples, and interconnected palaces, many of which you can climb on. We've collated everything you need to know...
