Cahal Pech Ruins

Monday we took a short walk up a steep hill to visit the Maya ruins.  The Mayans named this place the "Place of the Ticks" because its location  was in a pasture area on the side of the valley having many ticks. Cahal Pech is a medium sized Maya centre but it left some of the earliest evidence of occupation in the area.  There has been a lot of restoring happening  however there still remains a lot more to be discovered.  The real attraction of Cahal Pech is in the dark rooms of the Royal Chamber located in the far plaza, getting to it by following the narrow paths.  The residential quarters are among the most extensive in the area.  A great first ruin to see here in Belize.

Tourist tree...turns brown and peels.