It was here that Belize's famous Jade Head, a nearly 10-pound jade carving of the Maya sun god Kinich Ahau, was discovered in 1968. Today, the artifact is referred to as "the crown jewel of Belize." ...

The color is believed to represent the sun and corn, two symbols that speak to the city's heritage. Others speculate the Mayan city underwent a holistic transformation to dedicate its grounds to ...