Cahal Pech ruin-Classic periodWe are off on our first adventure to the Mayan ruins Xunantunich and Cahal Pech close to the Guatamala border. It was a beautiful trip through the Mayan Mts. on the Hummingbird Highway, We drove through the winding streets of St. Ignatio, a busy town that seemed like one big farmer's market or Chicago's Maxwell Street. We stopped for lunch at a great little local arts and crafts shop with gorgeous wood and woven items. Nothing touristy, just beautiful local goods. We then crossed a river via a hand cranked ferry boat and saw our first iguana sunning on a nearby tree. Drove to Cahal Pech to tour a small pre-classic (1000 B.C. to 800 A.D.)ruin. This site has the second oldest Mayan structure in the world. It is now inhabited by bats and one VERY large spider. Next we drove on to Xunantunich, a much larger ruin with restored stucco friezes. This was a ceremonial center for the Mayans and we all climbed up to the top of El Castillo for the grand view. Our Guide, Pedro, made sure we were steeped in Mayan folklore. Great Day!
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
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