The 13.3 million-acre Maya forest that spans Belize, the northern Petén in Guatemala, and Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is the second largest rainforest in the western hemisphere. With over 400 species of birds it offers critical habitat for winter migrants and its diverse ecosystems provide protected havens for rare and endangered species.
Francis Ford Coppola Blancaneaux Resorts believes in playing an active role in protecting and conserving the region’s biodiversity and cultural heritage. We are thus helping to support a small number of conservation and research projects in our regions of operation.
Pull back the veil of centuries and step into the Maya world. These ancient sites in Belize and the Tikal National Park reveal some of their mysteries to visitors, while jealously guarding others. Discover the culture, architecture and treasures of this civilization whose calendar and language still lives today. Your expert guide unlocks the secrets of this regal yet violent people, who eventually deserted their enormous cities and melted back into the jungle.
Excavated Maya ruins loom above the untouched jungle, Lubaantun (Place of the Falling Stones) is a sight to behold. Several unique stellae and a tomb can be viewed.