Beginning at around 8.30am in the morning, a forty five minute drive will take you close to San Pedro Columbia Village, where you will discover the Mayan Temple of Lubaantun. The City dates from the Maya Classic era, flourishing from approximately AD 730 to approximately AD 890, and seems to have been completely abandoned shortly afterwards. The architecture is somewhat unusual compared to typical classical central lowland Maya sites. The city is made from 11 structures built around 5 plazas. Lubaantun has been claimed to be the original location of the Crystal Skull (although that claim has some controversy around it). 
Explore the different temples and learn about the early inhabitants of Belize and their way of life. Lubaantun attracts many different species of birds including the toucan, Belize’s national bird, so be on the lookout for exotic wildlife while enjoying this adventurous learning experience. 
After Lubaantun 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 Park. Here the Rio Blanco flows through wide, shallow pools and gentle cascades formed of smooth slabs of mudstone and sandstone, before pouring over a 15 foot ledge into a deep pool. A smooth stone ledge at 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 off 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.
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