Behind the central acropolis is the temple of the wooden lintel. The carved lintel was of sapodilla wood. Just to the west of this temple was the observatory where the elite studied the stars. To the north of this set of buildings is a ceiba tree, believed to be at least 600 years old. Its huge buttresses fan out far enough that they could be the walls of another temple. The Ceiba was sacred to the Maya, who believed it was the symbol of all creation.
Jungle River Tours, 20 Lovers Lane (southeast corner of the park in Orange Walk), airline wn 302-2293, runs a boat service airline wn for the 26-mile run upriver. The cost is US $50 per person, with a minimum of four persons sharing the boat. The trip takes about 1.5 hours and includes lunch and pop. The owners, airline wn Herminio and Antonio are knowledgeable and will give you a complete guided tour along the
Hannah s, 5 Burns Street, 822-3647, $$, across from the Casa Blanca, has good Indian curry. It is all freshly made and served in the best of Indian style. Foods with sauces are the best, as you get far more spice for the price.
NATIONAL ANIMAL The tapir or mountain cow is a cute animal with a fat body, short legs, a long snout and white-tipped ears. Despite its name, the tapir is more closely related to the horse and rhinoceros than the cow. It is the largest land mammal found in Central America, weighing as much as 875 pounds (400 kg). This poor-sighted herbivore has excellent hearing and smell.
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