Altun Ha
(Water of the Rock)

The Altun Ha ruins are famous for many reasons. Here they found a jade head - largest carved jade object in the whole Maya area - representing the sun god, Kinich Ahau. It is a national symbol of Belize, which you can see cornered on every Belizean bank note in circulation. Altun Ha was a major ceremonial center in the Classic Period (250-900 AD) and functioned as a vital trading center linking the Caribbean shores with other Maya centers in the interior.