We also visited the Maya Ruins of Cahal Pech in the Cayo District on the outskirts of San Ignacio during our visit with Aunt Roberta. Cahal Pech is Mopan and Yucatec Maya for “Place of Ticks,” a nickname the site earned in the 1950’s when it was surrounded by pastures grazed by tick infested cattle. Cahal Pech is the oldest known Maya site in the Belize River Valley, was first settled between 1500 and 1000 BC, and it was a significant Maya settlement for 2000 years or more.
The trail through the forest entering the site was beautiful, and the structures were pretty impressive. It was great to see such an amazing part of history.
What great pictures and wonderful discriptions!!Thanks for keeping us informed!! Love-GiGi & Bill
Posted by: Aletha AndersonAletha | July 15, 2008 at 09:33 AM