Belize · Archaeology

10-Hour Caracol Archaeology Tour in Belize with Rio On Pools Swim

10 Hours Round trip from QV7J+6VM Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Caracol, the largest Maya archaeological site in Belize
02 Travel deep into the Chiquibul Forest Reserve in the Maya Mountains
03 Walk ancient paths once threaded by nobles and peasants
04 Enjoy a refreshing swim at Rio On Pools or Big Rock Waterfall

Travel deep into the Chiquibul Forest Reserve in the Maya Mountains to explore Caracol, the largest Maya archaeological site in Belize. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the flora and fauna that enhances this magnificent Maya city. Walk paths once threaded by nobles and peasants in this mystic world, where archaeological discoveries reveal the scale of an ancient metropolis. End the experience with a refreshing swim at Rio On Pools or Big Rock Waterfall in Mountain Pine Ridge.

Travel deep into the Chiquibul Forest Reserve in the Maya Mountains to explore Caracol, the largest Maya archaeological site in Belize.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities San Ignacio, Chiquibul National Park, Maya Mountains

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Caracol Maya Site and Mountain Pine Ridge Swim

Depart from San Ignacio at 7:30 am for a two-hour drive to the splendorous Caracol with your Belizean tour guide. It was the largest metropolis in the Maya lowlands of ancient times and is located deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve in the Maya Mountains.
Enjoy the stunning scenery of the flora and fauna that enhances this magnificent Maya city's true beauty while travelling to this location.
Have a lifetime experience as you trail along paths once threaded by nobles and peasants who lived in this mystic world. Caracol is the largest Maya archaeological site in Belize. Archaeological discoveries have revealed that Caracol had an urban area of approximately 10 kilometres in a radius around the center of the city in 650 AD. Caracol is a world in which the gods demanded ceremonies and rituals.
Drive to Mountain Pine Ridge for a refreshing swim at Rio On Pools or Big Rock Waterfall.