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!
Ofcourse! The Best place to come and explore! the hidden secret of santa rita! amazing!!
ReplyDeleteOfcourse! The Best place to come and explore! the hidden secret of santa rita! amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThe Maya Ruin In Corozal is indeed a very hidden secret to be explore. It is a great way to have a wonderful adventure
ReplyDeleteVery pretty place
ReplyDeleteIt's A most to visit the Maya site in Corozal.
ReplyDeleteIt's A most to visit the Maya site in Corozal.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to Belize I loved this place and I will be there again pretty soon, maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteI like what theyve done with the place and clean it up ..... Happy Corozal.....
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ReplyDeleteWow i never new of that place...It sounds very convincing
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful place tht even weddings are being done there..
ReplyDeleteNice to know about the history ��
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely site! there is really so much to do and see there. People should really start giving it the attention it deserves. This blog is the perfect way to start. nice job!
ReplyDeleteI would like to visit the Maya site look beautiful for a family day
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful maya site
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