Altun Ha Maya ruins from the Belize City cruise port

Ruins & history60-75 minutes by taxi4-4.5 hours including the driveFits a typical call

A small Classic-period city with a 16 m temple (Structure B-4) you can climb. The famous jade head was found in tomb B-4/7 here.

Getting there from the ship

From
Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing
Travel time
60-75 minutes by taxi · 50 km
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Belize City taxi fares.
Cost
Site admission is about BZ$10 (US$5) for visitors; ship tours about US$95–120.
Time to allow
4-4.5 hours including the drive

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call you have up to 3 h 45 min at Altun Ha Maya ruins, enough for a visit (allow 4-4.5 hours including the drive), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    10:00 am · At Altun Ha Maya ruins
    60-75 minutes by taxi from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing.
  3. 3
    1:45 pm · Leave Altun Ha Maya ruins by
    That gets you back to the tender dock an hour before all aboard, with time for the tender queue.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Belize City; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Go early; guides report the site gets crowded from about 9:00. The site is small (30-60 minutes), so pair it with another stop. Open daily 8:00-17:00.

Belize City cruise port: Altun Ha Maya ruins FAQ

How far is Altun Ha Maya ruins from the Belize City cruise port?

From Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing it is 60-75 minutes by taxi, about 50 km. Belize City is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Altun Ha Maya ruins?

Site admission is about BZ$10 (US$5) for visitors; ship tours about US$95–120.

How much time do you need at Altun Ha Maya ruins?

Allow 4-4.5 hours including the drive. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call you have up to 3 h 45 min at Altun Ha Maya ruins, enough for a visit (allow 4-4.5 hours including the drive), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Altun Ha Maya ruins on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 60-75 minutes by taxi from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing. Go early; guides report the site gets crowded from about 9:00. The site is small (30-60 minutes), so pair it with another stop. Open daily 8:00-17:00.

Tours that go to Altun Ha Maya ruins

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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