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El Pilar is a Mayan ruin in Cayo District in Belize.
background
This ruin ("water hole") with its 25 squares with numerous structures is one of the largest Mayan cities in Belize. The complex extends across the border into the area of El Pilar Archaeological Reserve for Maya Flora & Fauna Guatemala into it. Only small parts of the city in Belize are currently exposed.
history
The first traces of settlement go back to 800 BC. BC back. In the years 300 to 800 AD, the city quickly grew into one of the centers in what is now the border area between Belize and Belize Guatemala. The population at peak times is estimated at 20,000 to 50,000. Towards the end of the 9th century AD, the city was abandoned. Initial findings suggest that El Pilar has an alliance with Tikal, which is only 50 km to the west, was only discovered in 1972 and archaeologically examined for the first time in 1981. In the 1990s, Anabel Ford of the University of California founded the El Pilar Foundation and, in addition to the plant itself, examined above all the aspect of Mayan agriculture in connection with ecology. In this context, several gardens in the ancient Mayan style were laid out here. [1]
landscape
Flora and fauna
El Pilar is located in the dense rainforest.
climate
getting there
There is no bus connection to El Pilar. Therefore you should either travel by yourself with your own car and from San Ignacio in the direction Bullet Tree Falls Drive past this and after about 10 km you will reach the cities.
It is also possible from San Ignacio or Bullet Tree Falls from booking a guided tour.
Fees / permits
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The system is divided into 3 parts:
- Xaman. The North.
- Nohol. The South.
- Poniente. The West.
The west is already on the territory of Guatemala and has not yet been examined more closely.
In the north and south, however, there are already some exposed pyramids and places. The highest is about 21 meters high. Some hiking trails lead across the area (including in the western part in Guatemala ) The Mayan gardens are particularly worth seeing here.
activities
- hike
- Animal watching (especially bird watching)
to buy
There are no shops here.
kitchen
You should bring your own food and drinks.
overnight stay
Recommended as places to stay Bullet Tree Falls and San Ignacio.
