Mayan ruins are abundant.

Travelers interested in archaeology or history will almost certainly appreciate visits to the country's numerous Mayan ruins. Belize was originally home to at least one million Mayas, and its beautiful architecture, complete with buried graves and offerings, may still be seen today. The most popular are Altun Ha, Caracol, Lamanai, and Xunantunich, however, the ideal decision will depend on how much time tourists have available and if they want to add cave tubing or zip-lining.

Mayan is the term given to a whole family of languages, not just one. Linguists have recognized over 20 separate mutually dialects of Mayan today. The Maya in the north speaks a dialect known as Yucateco, while the Maya of the south speaks either Mopanero or Kekchi. As Belizeans, the majority of Maya speak English as well as their native tongue. As a result of continuous interaction with civilizations in Mexico and Guatemala, many Maya now speak Spanish.