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Santa Rita, Corozal
18.4022° N, -88.3950° E
About
Santa Rita is a Maya ruin and an archaeological reserve on the outskirts of Corozal, Belize. Historical evidence suggests that it was probably the ancient and important Maya city known as Chetumal.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Powerful ruler burial in Structure 7
c. 450 CE
Classic-era central tombs
c. 500 CE
Population peak in Late Classic
c. 750 CE
Preclassic habitation on bluff
1200–900 BCE
Late Postclassic population high
1300–1539 CE
End of Mayapán supremacy
1441 CE
Founding of modern Corozal
1848 CE
Thomas Gann's early 20th-century visit
early 1900s
Corozal Postclassic Project excavations
1979–1985
Very early formation (burial pottery)
2000–1200 BCE
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Miscellaneous Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
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