The climb to the top of Xunantunich’s towering El Castillo is worth the effort: The vista stretches for miles across the Maya Lowlands, including into Guatemala. The ancient ruins are near the jungle city of San Ignacio, Belize. Click to read my travel guide “How to Take a Self-Guided Tour of Xunantunich,” click to view my high-resolution photo collection from the site, or click to browse my San Ignacio travel guides.
