The Jaguar Masks Temple. The front has been recovered from the jungle, while the back remains obscured from sight. If fully excavated, it’s expected that this would be the tallest structure in Lamanai.
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Boat ride back from Lamanai
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You know you’ve seen something rare when the boat captain who sails this river every day is excited at the sight. Our captain said this was only the second Baird’s Tapir he’s ever seen in over 10 years. Secretive and mostly nocturnal, these are the largest land mammal in Central America, growing to 250 kgs.
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The stunning Collared Aracari
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Leighton & my solo adventure was a morning trip back in to the ruins at Cahal Pech. She helped me look for wildlife as we climbed around the ancient buildings.
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A lone ray of sun bursts through the jungle at Cahal Pech.
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A central american agouti posing for his portrait
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Masked tityra – this is a male, identifiable by the black mask. The females masks are grey and a little less-defined.
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Pale-bellied woodpecker
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A white-bellied emerald hummingbird zips around a spiderweb above me