Belize · Archaeology

9-Hour Caracol Ruins and Big Rock Falls Tour from San Ignacio

9 Hours Round trip from San Ignacio Moderate pace

Visit Caracol Natural Monument Reservation

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Caracol Ruins, one of Belize's well-preserved ancient Maya sites
02 Visit the jaw-dropping Big Rock Falls in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
03 Swim and relax at the mesmerizing Rio On Pools
04 Enjoy a scenic day trip from San Ignacio into Belize's archaeological and forest landscapes

Drive from San Ignacio to explore Caracol Ruins, one of the well-preserved ancient Maya sites in Belize. Continue to Big Rock Falls, a large waterfall in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, and enjoy time at the mesmerizing Rio On Pools for a refreshing swim or relaxing break.

Continue to Big Rock Falls, a large waterfall in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, and enjoy time at the mesmerizing Rio On Pools for a refreshing swim or relaxing break.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City San Ignacio

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Caracol Ruins, Big Rock Falls and Rio On Pools

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in San Ignacio at 7:00 am and drive for approximately 2 hours to the parking area of the Caracol archaeological site.
See Caracol Ruins, a large ancient Maya archaeological site, and visit Big Rock Falls.
Have a lunch break, then drive back with a stop at Rio On Pools for swimming or relaxing.
Return to your hotel at around 5:00 pm.