Altun Ha and Baboon Sanctuary from San Pedro

Both stops on this mainland day from San Pedro sit in the northern corridor — Altun Ha is about 45 minutes north of the Belize City water taxi terminal, and the Community Baboon Sanctuary at Bermudian Landing is roughly 45 minutes northwest of the city. Neither requires a long western drive, cave gear, or water activity. Private Belize Adventure reviews your water taxi or local flight timing before confirming the mainland schedule — the water taxi from San Pedro runs about 75 minutes each way.

A licensed Belize Tourism Board guide and private air-conditioned vehicle meet you at the terminal after the crossing. The drive north to Altun Ha takes about 45 minutes. Your guide covers the two main plazas, the Temple of the Masonry Altars at Plaza B — the site of the jade head of Kinich Ahau excavation in 1968 — and the trade history of this important Belize District site. Altun Ha is among the nearest Maya ruins to Belize City. Allow 90 minutes to two hours.

The Community Baboon Sanctuary in Bermudian Landing is a community-run conservation area. Local landowners have agreed to maintain forest corridors along the Belize River for the black howler monkey — known locally as the baboon. Local guides explain the conservation model and the ecology of the riverside forest. Howler monkeys are often heard before they are seen; sightings are common but not guaranteed. This is a quieter stop — a nature walk with genuine conservation context rather than an adventure activity.

This day suits guests who prefer culture and wildlife over adventure activity. It is accessible for families with mixed ages, guests with limited physical range, and those who want a meaningful nature stop alongside the ruins visit. The two-stop structure keeps the day comfortable rather than rushed, with adequate time at each location without the pressure of fitting in a third activity.

Send your travel date, San Pedro connection preference, group size, and any notes about age or physical range to Private Belize Adventure before confirming. A licensed Belize Tourism Board guide handles all mainland stops and paces the day around your group’s needs and connection window. No booking is finalized without reviewing your island connection timing in advance.