Belize · Corozal

Cerro Maya and Santa Rita

NICH’s two Maya sites in Corozal, with unconfirmed status.

2 places2 unconfirmed, flagged

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CultureStatus unconfirmed
Cerro Maya
At the south-eastern end of Corozal Bay, according to NICH. The pin is the archaeological reserve in OpenStreetMap; it is not the entrance.3.4 km in a straight line from the regional map centre
Entry
non-resident adult BZ$15
Hours
Daily 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A Maya site that was part of an important coastal trading network between the New River and Chetumal Bay; research suggests its architecture served as an astronomical observatory, according to NICH.
Status not confirmed: NICH publishes its hours and fees in its shop, undated, and no dated confirmation of visits was read. Check before you go.
Source: NICH – Cerro Maya, entradas y horario (tienda oficial; consultada oct. 2026) · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Non-residents: BZ$15 (the «minor» category too, with no age given) and free for children under 5; residents: BZ$5, free for children under 12 and for Belizeans aged 65 or over, according to NICH’s official shop.
Hours
Every day, including Sundays and public holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the last tour starts one hour before closing, according to NICH.
Tip: NICH advises bringing insect repellent and asks for footwear for rough ground and to stay on the trails; each guide takes at most 15 visitors.
Nearby: Santa Rita (6.8 km)
Sources: NICH – Cerro Maya, entradas y horario (tienda oficial; consultada oct. 2026) · NICH – Condiciones de venta y de visita (consultada oct. 2026)
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CultureStatus unconfirmed
Santa Rita
In north-western Corozal Town, according to NICH. The pin is the archaeological site in OpenStreetMap; it is not the entrance.3.4 km in a straight line from the regional map centre
Entry
non-resident adult BZ$15
Hours
Daily 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A Postclassic Maya site in present-day Corozal Town: few structures remain visible, but it was a thriving community placed to serve as a trade and communication centre, according to NICH.
Status not confirmed: NICH publishes its hours and fees in its shop, undated, and no dated confirmation of visits was read. Check before you go.
Source: NICH – Santa Rita, entradas y horario (tienda oficial; consultada oct. 2026) · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Non-residents: BZ$15 (the «minor» category too, with no age given) and free for children under 5; residents: BZ$5, free for children under 12 and for Belizeans aged 65 or over, according to NICH’s official shop.
Hours
Every day, including Sundays and public holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the last tour starts one hour before closing, according to NICH.
Tip: NICH asks for footwear for rough ground, to stay on marked trails, to use the handrails and not to jump on the monuments; each guide takes at most 15 visitors.
Nearby: Cerro Maya (6.8 km)
Sources: NICH – Santa Rita, entradas y horario (tienda oficial; consultada oct. 2026) · NICH – Condiciones de venta y de visita (consultada oct. 2026)