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El Pilar Archaeological Reserve Description
El Pilar (Spanish for "water basin") is a Mayan archaeological site and jungle preserve shared by Guatemala and Belize. Situated 900ft/275m above the Belize River, the total estimate of the site is around 100ac/40ha. Only recently discovered, El Pilar is one of the largest archaeological sites in Belize, but little of its history is known since not much of it has been explored. El Pilar was inhabited and constructed over 15 centuries, beginning in 450 BC until 1000 AD.

The large city was split into three districts and has 25 plazas and 70 major structures. Several structures remain underground and appear as jungle-covered mounds. Some of the largest buildings are centered around the 1.5ac/.6ha Plaza Copal, including 4 large
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin;  Hiking opportunity;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Tips
Public transportation does not reach the site, visitors need a car, taxi or tour guide.
An on-site museum is under construction.
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