Oxwitzá Caracol, Belize

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This important Mayan city flourished in the 6th century and now lies in ruins in western Belize near Guatemala. Hidden in the jungle until 1937 and still being excavated, it contains pyramids, tombs and Mayan art.

Location map of Oxwitzá, Caracol, Belize. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Oxwitzá, Caracol, Belize. Click to enlarge.

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Address: Caracol, Belize
Coordinates: map · aerial

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Page Title: Oxwitzá
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024

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