Tours and Tickets to Experience Altun Ha

There are plenty of ways to experience Altun Ha. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Altun Ha Mayan Site Tour From Belize City

• Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin From Belize City With Lunch

• Guided Altun Ha Ruins, Rum Factory, & Belize Sign From Belize City

• Altun Ha and Cave Tubing Tour From Belize City

• Private Tour Of Altun Ha And Cave Tubing From Belize City

The entry fee for Altun Ha currently costs around BZ$10. Many day trips from Belize City include admission to the archaeological site and take you to highlights along the way, such as a rum factory and the Belize sign, while some even include cave tubing. Excursions start from US$85 per person.

Yes, Altun Ha is worth it, especially for history buffs. Dating back to 250 BC, the archaeological site was inhabited by around 10,000 Maya people. The well-preserved temples and residential structures are scattered among the jungle; it feels a million miles away from bustling Belize City, which is less than an hour away.

The must-see features at Altun Ha include the Temple of the Masonry Altars: a 53-foot (16-meter) temple that features on the logo of Belize’s national beer. Other highlights are Maya-made reservoirs. While the famous Kinich Ahau (Jade Head) was excavated here, the largest carved jade object found in Mesoamerica is locked away in the Central Bank of Belize.

Yes, you can climb the two main temples at Altun Ha. While the Temple of the Masonry Altars offers an easier climb due to pathways and handrails, the unrestored Temple A-6 is the tallest building in Altun Ha, boasting panoramic views of the site and surrounding jungle.

Most people find that 1–2 hours is enough time to explore Altun Ha. However, it takes around one hour each way to drive from Belize City without traffic, so factor that into your visit. Tour options range from half-day to full-day excursions, depending on whether they include cave tubing or other stops.