Orange Walk Town Surroundings - Cuello Archaeological Site

The Cuello archaeological site has a 3,000-year history and is the earliest known settled community in the Maya world. Structure 350, a nine-tiered stepped pyramid, is the site's point of interest. While several artifacts have been uncovered at Cuello, little remains apart from the pyramid. The Maya of Cuello (pronounced kway-yo) were productive farmers and excellent pottery makers. The occupation of Cuello began around 2500 BC and continued until 500 AD when it was deserted for unknown reasons.