Cahal Pech's late pre-classic temples and two separate ball courts display fine examples of Maya craftsmanship, suggesting this site was a hilltop residence of royalty and their cadre. Abandoned by 800 AD, this site consists of 34 structures on two acres. Located on a hill overlooking San Ignacio (Cayo).
After a burrito lunch at Eva’s, we took a taxi to Cahal Pech, the Maya site near town. This site isn’t large but very well-restored. Many small structures were closely constructed. Doorways with triangular arch on top connected rooms and corridors together. Surrounded by the green grass and trees, this tightly nested maze gave a feel of a Chinese garden in Suzhou. Indeed a very “interesting” site. Quiet too.
卡哈帕奇玛雅遗址在 Cayo 附近的村子里，环境极为清幽。别致的门洞连接着别致的庭院，令我想到中国的苏州园林。
Cahal Pech Maya site, "Administration Building". Cayo, Belize.
interesting door ways at Cahal Pech Maya site, Belize.
A neat doorway at Cahal Pech Maya site, Belize.
Cahal Pech is a very well-preserved Maya site near Cayo in Belize. This is the "Royal Residence".
"Royal Residence" at Cahal Pech Maya ruin. I like the courtyard and the doorways.
Just steps, steps, steps, at Cahal Pech Maya site, Belize.
A fallen stelae and some steps at Cahal Pech, Belize.
Three Americans (because one was wearing a US flag shirt) were also visiting. They were one elderly couple and a man appearing to be their son or something. The son was video taping the visit for the couple. There were no other visitors until later a group of locals came, with kids running and laughing and playing in and out of all the neat doorways. I was happy to see them enjoying the site.
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