Nim Li Punit and Rio Blanco Waterfalls

Come and experience unforgettable Mayan ruins and cool off in the Rio Blanco Waterfalls

Nim Li Punit BelizeBeginning at around 8.30am in the morning, a forty five minute drive will take you to the Mayan Ruins of Nim Li Punit, located in Indian Creek Village. Nim Li Punit is a medium sized site from the Maya Classic Period, flourishing from the 5th century AD through the 8th century AD. It consists of structures surrounding three plazas, including several step-pyramids, the tallest being 12.2 meters high. The site has a number of carved stelae illustrating the ancient city'Nim Li Punit Belizes rulers. You will visit the onsite museum with many of the stelae protected there from the Toledo rain. While you walk along ancient structures and stelaes don't forget to stopand enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Southern Belize. Nim Li Punit has a large variety of birds so be on the lookout for any wildlife you may encounter during your tour.

After Nim Li Punit you will enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch at Big Falls Village. After this tasty and unforgettable lunch you will continue your journey past the village of Santa Cruz, where after a short walk you will find one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Belize, the Rio Blanco Waterfalls. The jungle-surrounded trail is only a mile long from the road and at the end you will find the beauty of Rio Blanco Waterfalls National Park. Here the Rio Blanco flows through wide, shallow pools and gentle cascades formed of smooth slabs of mudstoneand sandstone, before pouring over a 15 foot ledge into a deep pool. A smooth stone Rio Blanco Waterfalls Belizeledgeat the end of the trail rises steeply about 20 feet above the pool. This is a favorite jumping spot for local thrill seekers.

Surrounding limestone boulders allow easy exploration above the pool, or if you prefer, you can cool of in the crystal clear waters. Trees and flowering vegetation encircle the cliffs providing cool shade. There are many species of birds and butterflies flying around and your guide will be on the lookout for the best displays to point out to you.

So come and discover the real beauty of Toledo.

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TIDE Tours is a subsidiary of the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE), a local environmental organization. You will be satisfied to know that all profit goes towards natural resource conservation and community development.