Lamanai Excursion
Lamanai
Lamanai is the only Mayan ruin, to use its original name. This name Lamanai, is said to have been taken from a Book Of Mormon Lamanite, King Laman. According to Professor of Archaeology, Joseph L. Allen, this ruin could have been named after the names, locations, activities of the people, and time period fit. The ruins of Lamanai, one of Belize's largest ceremonial centers, are located on the banks of the 30 mile long new river lagoon, in the Orange walk District. Lamanai features the second largest Pre-Classic structure in the Maya world, and the view across the surrounding forest from the top of the temple, is magnificent.
Lamanai has been continuously occupied for over 3000 years, its remoteness contributed to the continuous occupation beyond most other Maya sites, until at least 1,650 AD. This is one of only a few sites, whose original Maya name is known - since it translates to "Submerged Crocodile", hence the numerous representations of crocodiles here. The name "Lamanai," appears in 16th and 17th century documents as a Spanish rendering of a Maya name, which we think was originally Laman'ayin "submerged crocodile". In front of one temple stands a 13-foot stone temple mask of a Maya king.
There is an abundance of wildlife inside the park surrounding Lamanai. There are at least seven families of howler monkeys that make Lamanai their home, and you will most likely see a couple of them peering down through the branches as you wander the trails. In addition, the marshlands around the lagoon, supports many species of water birds and wildlife, including crocodiles. Lamanai spreads out along the west bank of the New River Lagoon at a point where the New River flows from the lagoon, on its 80-mile journey north to Chetumal Bay and the Caribbean. The New River, known to the Maya as Dzuluinicob "foreign men" was one of the arteries used by the conquering Spaniards and missionizing friars as they attempted to penetrate the forests of the Maya lowlands.
Belize Cruise port
Belize Cruise port
- Sunblock
- Insect Repellant (we will be in the jungle)
- Camera to capture this once in a lifetime experience
What is included?
- Air conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation
- Round trip transportation from your cruise ship terminal
- Certified English speaking excursion guides
- National park fees and entrance fees
- Bottled water
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