Caracol Maya Site, Rio Frio Cave & Rio On Pools with Belizean Tour guide & Lunch

Summary

Leaving San Ignacio at 7:30 AM with a 2 hours drive to Caracol, we will take you through the Maya villages of Cristo Rey and San Antonio, to one of the largest metropolis in the Maya lowlands of ancient times, the splendorous Caracol.At Caracol we will take you along a forest trail, giving you the experience of a life time as we recount the history of nobles and peasants living a mystic world. .Here they built magnificent structure, developed agriculture practices and a network of roads, which would come to support over a 100,000 inhabitants. Situated on the Vaca Plateau at an elevation of 500 meters, Caracol was first settled in 600 B.C. Rose to an impressive metropolis by 675 A.D. and once defeated Tikal. Climbing the mighty Canna towering 43 meters, one the largest man-made structure in Belize. From here admire the great view of the tropical forest and the space that shaped and was shaped by the Maya civilization. After lunch we will drive back, stopping at the refreshing waters of the Rio On Pools or Big Rock falls which is like 100 ft high in the Mountain Pine Ridge where you can swim and relax Before driving back to San Ignacio.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

you will enjoy a stunning scenery of the flora and fauna that enhance the true beauty of this magnificent Maya City. Here, you will be given a life time experience as you trail along paths that was once threaded by nobles and peasants that lived in this mystic world. Also tour guide share their local knowledge which has been given by the ancestors. enjoy a delicious Belizean lunch and then refresh on Rio On Pools

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Bottled water

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • All Fees and Taxes

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Belize Caving Expeditions

About operator:

Belize Caving Expeditions is a local, Belizean owned Tour operator focused in providing the finest quality experience to our visitors. We are experts in Belize travel and adventure tours; also venturing in neighboring Guatemala to visit the famous Tikal Maya site. Our team of friendly, local Belizean guides have been leading tours into the Belizean rainforest for years and are proficient in archeology, caving expedition, jungle trekking and canoeing. We offer a wide range of tour activities to popular sites such as Caracol, Barton Creek, Crystal Cave and our specialty tour- the re-known Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave.

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