Caracol Belize Mayan Ruins

The Maya Ruins of Caracol

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This 30-acre complex is the largest Mayan ruin in Belize.

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Jul 12, 2024
This is a vast site with huge ruins and a lot more to excavate. The road to Caracol is getting tarred and in dry season it'd be easy even with a standard two wheel drive car. I'd say about 2/3rd is… Full review by Supratik
Feb 21, 2024
A trek out there but, if dry, roads are fine esp with 4 wheel drive. Drove out there ourselves with a guide, Ronny, provided by crystal paradise. The ruins themselves were impressive and we enjoye… Full review by Q4171PFchristines
Feb 20, 2024
We arranged a trip to Caracol through our jungle lodge and it was incredible! I wasn't sure if we should visit Caracol or Tikal when we were planning our trip but it sounded like Caracol would be les… Full review by MeMyselfandIldi

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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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A regular car can drive up there - just go slow Gravel road but it’s pretty good and it’s a fantastic ruin
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Any place for a large group of folks to get lunch near the ruins?
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The location is so remote that there is nothing close by. You’re literally in the middle of the jungle. No gas stations, no markets, no settlements (a couple of army/ranger training bases …
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The location is so remote that there is nothing close by. You’re literally in the middle of the jungle. No gas stations, no markets, no settlements (a couple of army/ranger training bases somewhat close by). Bring food and water, and enjoy the picnic cause it’s a beautiful area to relax and eat.
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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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You want at least 2 hours at Caracol and should give yourself 2.5 hours to get there from San Ignacio. The road leads right to the site and it's a short walk from the parking lot. This is all …
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You want at least 2 hours at Caracol and should give yourself 2.5 hours to get there from San Ignacio. The road leads right to the site and it's a short walk from the parking lot. This is all technically doable in a day, but it would be a long one.
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Is this place close enough from cruise ship port to schedule a tour... Nancy
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You can probably schedule a tour through your cruise. A good amount of places have it
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