Xunantunich maya temple means maiden of the rock and it is located only 30 minutes south west of san ignacio town in the beautiful village of san jose succotz this makes this site one of the most accessible maya temples in the area to gain access to this magnificent site one must cross the mopan river on a hand cranked ferry this is also a great place to pick up souvenirs and popular gift items like hand made hammocks slate carvings jewelry etc