Resort
Benque Resort and SpaBenque Viejo del CarmenWestern Belize
Updated 2026-06-17
4.0
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Maya site
Xunantunich
A major Maya archaeological site near San Jose Succotz, known for the El Castillo pyramid and views over western Belize.
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Visit Belize destination
Xunantunich
Photo: Denis Barthel · CC BY-SA 4.0
Map context
The coral point marks Xunantunich. Nearby hotel and stay pins are approximate and pulled from the current Visit Belize lodging data.
Why go
Maya ruins
El Castillo views
Easy western Belize day trip
Visitors usually cross the Mopan River by hand-cranked ferry before reaching the site road.
Nearby lodging
Where to stay near Xunantunich
Grounded hotels and stays ranked from the current Visit Belize lodging dataset.
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. They are not travel time, and Belize trips may involve boats, rough roads, hikes, guides, or seasonal access changes.
~1.7 kmroad
$130 / night
~1.5 kmroad
Stay
~1.9 kmroad
Stay
Nature lodge
Nabitunich - Cottage w AC on W Belize farm 4San Ignacio, BelizeWestern Belize
Updated 2026-06-17
5.00
~1.8 kmroad
Stay
Place to stay
Nabitunich - Wooden Cabin with a viewCayo DistrictWestern Belize
Updated 2026-06-17
4.92