Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, Orange Walk District Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  From Orange Walk Town, head south on the Philip Goldson Highway (Hummingbird Highway) towards Belize City. After approximately 30 km, take the right turn onto the Western Highway (Belmopan). Continue on the Western Highway for about 55 km until you reach the town of San Jose Succotz. Once in San Jose Succotz, look for the signs directing you to Xunantunich. You will need to park your car in the designated parking area and take a short ferry ride across the Mopan River, as vehicles are not allowed on the ferry. The ferry ride costs approximately $5 BZD per person (around $2.50 USD). After crossing, follow the path to the entrance of the ruins.

• Public Transportation

  From Orange Walk Town, take a bus heading to Belize City. The buses leave regularly from the main bus terminal. The cost is around $5 BZD (approximately $2.50 USD). After reaching Belize City, transfer to a bus going to San Ignacio, which will stop in San Jose Succotz. Once in San Jose Succotz, walk to the ferry terminal to take the ferry across the Mopan River. The ferry ride costs approximately $5 BZD per person (around $2.50 USD). After crossing, follow the path to the entrance of the ruins.

• Taxi

  From Orange Walk Town, you can hire a taxi directly to take you to Xunantunich. Discuss the fare with the driver beforehand; it should range from $80 to $100 BZD (approximately $40 to $50 USD) for a round trip. The taxi will take you to San Jose Succotz, where you will need to take the ferry across the Mopan River, which costs an additional $5 BZD (around $2.50 USD) per person.