The Hidden Secret of Santa Rita!!

Brief History

  Archaeologist believe that Santa Rita is almost certainly the ancient City of Chetumal and was occupied from 2000 BC to 1530 AD, with its primary importance in the Late Post Classic Period from 1350-1530 when it was an important center for the trade of honey, vanilla, cacao and anchiote to the northern Yucatan and other locations.  The breadth of the trade that flourished in Santa Rita is evidenced by findings at the site that include Andean pottery from the Late Classic Period and turquoise jewelry from the Aztecs.

Santa Rita was abandoned when Spanish forces cut off trade routes to the north.

The Belize Town of Corozal was built on top of Santa Rita and only one building remains from the ancient Mayan City of Chetumal.

  Santa Rita is located on the outskirts of Corozal just off the main road to Santa Elena and Mexico.  The Caribbean Sea forms the eastern boundary of Santa Rita.

   


This is the beauty of Santa Rita Maya ruin which is open for the public to discover and explore the Heritage of the Ancient Mayas. The tourism industry put together the 'Festival Del Mestizaje' in which the Corozal Junior College participate by explaining the Maya history, drama and dancing on yearly basis.  This Maya Heritage is said to be the archaeological park as the only place where a marriage took place between a Spanish conquistador and a Maya princess. 

  

From the top of the Santa Rita Mayan Site, you have the fascinating and spectacular view of the Corozal Bay, and not to mention the amazing view of the Blue Sea!!! 

Top View

It's a place full of 100% Natural  and Pure Beauty!!!

A place of relaxation!!!

A place where you could have a picnic day with family and friends!!!

A place to enjoy the wonders of ancestors!! 

A place you surely don't want to miss!!

My name is Karen Sanchez, I'm from Santa Rita and I am currently attending Corozal Junior College majoring in the programme  Management of Business. Corozal is a beautiful place with amiable people and beautiful place to come and visit like the Maya Ruin. From the past couple years I have witness the beauty of the Maya ruin and how the tourist get fascinated with archaeological site, witnessing the changes of the Santa Rita Mayan Site has been the most extra-ordinary and fortunate experience! I don't encourage one, but all to come soon and visit this fascinating site. Which you will surely enjoy and love!