Maya Ruins Guatemala

The Maya Ruins of Caracol

4.8/5
(648) · Historical landmark in Cayo, Belize
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This 30-acre complex is the largest Mayan ruin in Belize.

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4.8/5 · 648 reviews
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Apr 3, 2025
We visited Caracol Ruins beginning of March and were truly enchanted by this incredible, remote site. The energy of the place, surrounded by dense jungle and mystery, is something you can’t quite des…Full review by gerda s
Feb 23, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the day we spent at the Maya Ruins of Caracol. From San Ignacio, it was about a 1.5 hour car ride. While some of the roads were dirt, and being worked on, it was far smoother t…Full review by Elise G
Feb 14, 2025
We were self-driving so did the visit on our own with the benefit of a guidebook. Quite a long drive to get here, two hours from San Ignacio and the final road to access the site remains under constr…Full review by T-SGlobetrotters

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I would like to visit Caracol in August but we do not have a 4wheeldrive (SUV). Do you think that would be a problem.
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Yes. Huge problem. No 4wd, huge risk. Book a tour
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Any place for a large group of folks to get lunch near the ruins?
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Nope
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hi, how much time do we need to explore the site: let's say from 9.00 am onwards? Is it possible to drive in? do we leave …
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hi, how much time do we need to explore the site: let's say from 9.00 am onwards? Is it possible to drive in? do we leave cars outside? My plan is: San Ignacio->Caracol-> 3 hours( enough?) ->rio frio (1 hour max)--> rio on Pool ( 1 hr ) -> 1000 ft falls( 30 min there)- big rock Falls ( 1 hr) -San Ignacio Pleas let me know if this is possible in 1 day - we will have a 4x4 car :)
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We walked around 3 hours on site including climbing the tallest pyramid and were tired and hot. Enjoyed a picnic lunch under the pavilion (there is a nice new restroom). We stopped at …
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We walked around 3 hours on site including climbing the tallest pyramid and were tired and hot. Enjoyed a picnic lunch under the pavilion (there is a nice new restroom). We stopped at the Rio on Pools just for a view but if we had more energy and had brought swimsuits it would be nice to take a dip.
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