[Renfield]

One of the skeletal remains inside the Actum Tunichil Muknal, or "Cave of the Stone Sepulchre," in Belize. Photo by Daniel Silva.

[Renfield]

Mayan ping.

A visit to the Actun Tunichil Muknal, or "Cave of the Stone Sepulchre," which opens into Roaring Creek, is one of the highlights of a trip to Belize. Photo by Daniel Silva.

[laotzu]

I’m curious as to when the last time was the San Francisco Chronicle referred to anything Christian as “sacred”.

[SunkenCiv]

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[Monkey Face]

Dang...he was alive when I left him....

[Bernard Marx]

This is clearly a puff piece for Cahal Peche Village, which probably gave the writer a free trip in return for printing nice things about them. There are several fine places to stay near San Ignacio in the Cayo District, suiting just about any travel budget. My advice is to spend some time on line and on the phone with travel agents if you're planning a visit, comparing prices, amenities and local tour options.

If you're seriously interested in the Maya, do not miss a trip to Caracol with a qualified guide. Nearby Tikal in Guatemala is awesome indeed, but Caracol is still being actively reclaimed from the jungle with frequent new discoveries: a fascinating view into archaeology at work. Comparing the two old rival city-states was very educational for me.

There are other very important Mayan sites in Belize including Santa Rita (Chetumal), Cerros, Lamanai, Nohmul, Cuello, Altun Ha, Xunantunich, Pacbitun, Pilar, Maintzunun, Lubaantun, Nim Li Punit and Uxbenka.

When you're full-up with archaeological stuff, head for Ambergris Cay and relax with a tropical drink and listen to the surf roaring against the second largest barrier reef in the world. Or put on your swim/snorkeling/diving gear and enjoy swimming with the rays and nurse sharks and other adventures.