This 30-acre complex is the largest Mayan ruin in Belize.
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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
Jan 20, 2025
We booked this excursion through Mariposa Jungle Lodge, and the Mariposa Tours, Ltd did a fantastic job of transport, guiding and lunch. Our guide Darwin was very knowledgeable, interesting and ente…Full review by Luv2TravelFarNWide
Jan 19, 2025
A very large site with ruins that can be climbed, however the steps are quite high and can be challenging if you don’t have long legs (like me). Great views from the top and certainly an achievement…Full review by dianecF4171YR
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 …
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.