Marco Gonzalez
Entrance to the Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Reserve | |
| Location | San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize |
|---|---|
| Region | Ambergris Caye |
| History | |
| Founded | 100 BCE |
| Abandoned | 1500 CE |
| Periods | Preclassic |
| Cultures | Maya |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1984–1994 |
| Archaeologists | E. Graham D. Pendergast Royal Ontario Museum |
Marco Gonzalez is a Maya archaeological site located near the southern tip of Ambergris Caye off the coast of Belize. It was first recorded in 1984 by Drs. Elizabeth Graham and David M. Pendergast, and was named by them after their local guide.
The existence of the site, which is located approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of San Pedro, had been known to the town's inhabitants for many years, as had most of the other sites that dot the island. The site was excavated by Drs. Graham and Pendergast between 1984 and 1994.