The name Lamanai means ‘submerged crocodile’ in Maya, and Lamanai is best known for the journey to reach the ruins, which involves a boat journey along the New River from Orange Walk.

The next day, we take a walk around the ruins of Lamanai — a name that, inspired by the lagoon’s long-standing reptilian inhabitants, comes from the Mayan for ‘sunken crocodile’ — and ...

LAMANAI, Belize – “Just look!” says the woman beside me, and I do. The view is simply amazing: lush, green jungle as far as the eye can see. We are standing atop the High Temple at L ...

Belize has been overshadowed by bigger neighbors, but this Caribbean destination is well worth a visit. Read about the best things to do in Belize, including diving and exploring its Mayan ruins.

But here in western Belize, the Xunantunich Mayan ruins will make your jaw drop. And maybe your palms sweat. Pronounced shoe-NAN-to-nitch (or as some tourists mangle it, Tuna Sandwich) its name ...

Belize has been overshadowed by bigger neighbors, but this Caribbean destination is well worth a visit. Read about the best things to do in Belize, including diving and exploring its Mayan ruins.