Mountains of the Maya

The Maya Mountains of Belize are some of the most rugged and unspoiled places left in Central America. To date, the steep valleys, jagged limestone canyons, clear water rivers and dense rain forest of this area has resisted the forces of man. A thousand years ago, however, the area was home to the ancient Maya who built thriving communities far up the rugged valleys. MOUNTAINS OF THE MAYA offers a unique insight into the little-explored aspect of the ancient Maya culture - its relationship to the natural world. Supported by recent explorations and studies by archaeologists, MOUNTAINS OF THE MAYA investigates the reasons why the ancient Maya inhabited these remote areas and provides a distinct natural history perspective to the otherwise well-documented ancient civilization.