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Discover the best top things to do in Orange Walk District, Belize including Lamanai Eco Adventures, Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, D King Adventure Tours, Lamanai River Tours - Day Trip, Lamanai Eco Tours, Ltd..
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1. Lamanai Eco Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By 187nealp
We toured with Donicio (Junior) while on a family vacation to Belize. He gave us a fantastic tour - stopping many times along the river to show us unique wildlife and describing the history of the river and its significance to Belize. The site of Lamanai itself is awe inspiring and Donicio was so knowledgeable and proud of the Mayan history and his ancestors. Such a memorable visit for our family - thanks Donicio!
2. Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By Brooklet425 - Staunton, United States
My husband and I recently visited several Mayan ruin sites in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, and Lamanai was definitely one of our most favorite. The area that you can see isn't as spread out or as grand as some of the other famous sites, but the history behind it is so interesting. Our guide told us that there is at least 800 years of excavation left to do at the site - which means that even though you can't see it, this site is far more expansive than you think. It's a unique site in that the name Lamanai was likely the original name of the city (unlike other Mayan sites that have been given names by archeologists and researchers). Lamanai was one of the longest functioning Mayan cities in the area and was still in existence when the Spanish first came to Central America (hence why they know the original name of the city). Taking a guided boat tour here is definitely the best way to visit. Ours was with Lamanai River Tours and we had a great experience with them. This is definitely a non-touristy site which was great. Photo opportunities abound because you won't have 5,000 people in your pictures and you can walk up all of the pyramids. Being able to get up close and personal with the ruins really added to the experience. You're also literally in the middle of the Belizean jungle so you're shaded by trees for the whole experience, which was nice in the heat. Chances are, you'll get to hear and see some packs of howler monkeys howling at each other while you're there too. There were also spider monkeys swinging around in the trees. Historically, this was probably the most interesting Mayan city that we visited. The fact that it survived for so long, while other cities failed was likely due to the fact that it was on the river. It's also laid out a bit differently from the other cities: it was laid out along the river, rather than in squares like many others. If you're in Belize, this is definitely a must see. Even if Mayan ruins aren't the main reason why you're in the area, take a day and visit Lamanai.
3. D King Adventure Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
We are a licensed Tour Operator in Belize, offering fun and educational tours as zip lining, cave tubing, city tours, and archaeological tours.
4. Lamanai River Tours - Day Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
5. Lamanai Eco Tours, Ltd.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
