Oct 30, 2023 · This is where the adventure begins as you board the Xunantunich hand-crank ferry – a small ferry powered by hand to cross the river. It’s well-sign-posted and hard to miss! The ferry is free (though tips are welcome) and the workers will …

Mar 19, 2025 · Stop upon seeing the Xunantunich Archeological Reserve sign where you can also see the small ferry. Park your car and wait for instructions from the ferry operators. The ferry transfers up to four cars in one trip and takes a couple of minutes to transfer you across the river.

Jan 28, 2025 · In this short guide we’ll list all the different ways you can get to Xunantunich from San Ignacio, as well as provide you with some general details about the site such as opening times, the entry fee, available facilities and some of the best structures to see.

Aug 5, 2023 · How to Get to the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins. Basically, to visit the Mayan ruins independently from San Ignacio, you’ll need to get to the Xuanantunich Hand-Cranked River Ferry located here. Let’s look at your options for getting to the river ferry crossing in the first place.

Travel to the Xunantunich hand-cranked river ferry. There’s only one access road to Xunantunich, and it requires visitors to cross the Mopan River via a hand-cranked river ferry. The crossing point is just off Western Highway in the Maya village of San Jose Succotz.

Take the hand-cranked ferry over the Mopan River to Xunantunich, which sits atop a hill in San Jose Succotz village with panoramic views of the Cayo District. The area was a major ceremonial site built on a natural limestone ridge during the Classic Period.

Apr 4, 2024 · A small hand-cranked ferry carries visitors across between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm and can be reached by bus or taxi. The distance from the ferry is under a mile and suitable for hiking for those in excellent physical condition, the narrow road is well paved but rising and hilly.

Aug 12, 2024 · Four hours later, finally, we arrived in Xunantunich! An interesting aspect of visiting the ‘Lost City’ is that it is surrounded by a wide river. It can only be accessed by crossing a draw bridge, which is a hand cranked ferry!

Oct 20, 2021 · Whether you’re driving yourself or taking another form of transportation, you’ll need to use the Xunantunich Hand Cranked River Ferry. And – it’s exactly what it sounds like! You’ll drive your car onto a ferry which is operated by 2-3 people, who will take you across the river.

This video shows the Xunantunich hand-cranked river ferry crossing the Mopan River in Belize’s Maya Forest. The ferry, which is west of San Ignacio, leads to ancient Maya ruins. It’s also one of only a few hand-cranked ferries left on the planet.