Tipu, Belize

Tipu stands at the intersection of the Macal and Mopan Rivers, featuring ancient temples, plazas, and residential structures from the Classic Maya period.

The site remained active until 1707 when Spanish colonial authorities implemented a reduccion policy, leading to its complete abandonment by Maya inhabitants.

Excavations at Tipu revealed extensive burial practices and gender-specific health patterns that demonstrate social hierarchies within Colonial Maya communities.

The archaeological location requires navigation through dirt roads near the Belize-Guatemala border, approximately 17 degrees north latitude and 89 degrees west longitude.

Research indicates that Tipu inhabitants successfully delayed Spanish conquest of Peten through strategic resistance, marking a notable period of Maya autonomy.

GPS coordinates: 17.07951,-89.08030

Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:13