Belize Mayan Ruin Tours

Nim Li Punit and Tropical Spice Farm and Botanical Garden

Uncover the world of the ancient Maya. Nim Li Punit is a Mayan archaeological site in the Toledo district situated at the foothills of the Maya Mountains just off the Southern Highway. It is regarded as a ceremonial center consisting of two plazas filled with Maya stelae  Your journey into ancient history then comes back to present time with a tour of the Tropical Spice Farm and Botanical Garden. See plants that were used by the ancient Maya and still being used today as well as other tropical plants from around the world. The spice plant collection includes cardamom, clove, and nutmeg as well as a large collection of exotic fruit trees such as cashew, rambuttan, sapote, anijoil, bilimi, carambola, nellipuli, several kibds of jackfruits, and a wide variety of mangoes. There are also over twenty varieties of flowering plants such as hibiscus, jetropha, jasmine, ixora, and helicona. The farm is one of the largest black pepper and vanilla farms in Belize and is adorned with beautiful teak, mahogany, rosewood, and sandalwood trees. Learn about the many uses of these plants, fruits, and various herbs on this educational tour!

This tour is included in select all-inclusive packages