CARACOL MAYA RUIN TOUR WITH RIO ON POOLS and RIO FRIO CAVE
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: CARACOL
Overview:
Caracol is one of the largest, and most captivating Ancient Mayan City in the region. This expansive city covered an area of nearly 6 square miles with approximately 120,000 to 180,000 inhabitants, along with 30,000 structures that included an astronomical observatory. Home to the tallest manmade structure in Belize, Kaana (Caracol’s main temple) offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding jungle, once a thriving community under the rule of the city’s leader. Caracol was built with complex city planning and elaborate agricultural systems to sustain its population. Its temples and plazas are enriched with intricate carvings, and hieroglyphics that adorn the monuments, stelae, and altars offering insights into the history and culture of the Maya civilization. After exploring the ruins with your professional and knowledgeable guide, we have a delicious Belizean lunch and then move on to explore one of the largest cave entrances found in Belize, Rio Frio Cave. The tour ends with a refreshing dip in the rejuvenating waters of the Rio On Pools or Big Rock Falls.
Duration:
7:30 am to 5 pm
Difficulty: Easy
to moderate
What to bring:
Hiking sandals or trainers, towel, small backpack, liter of water, bug
spray, snacks, swim wear with shorts, camera
Age restriction: 4+
