Full-Day Caracol Maya Tour From Belize City
Highlights
Cayo
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
6.3 Hours
Medium
English, Spanish
Description
Caracol is located in the highlands south of San Ignacio in an area known as the Vaca Plateau. Caracol is the most magnificent Maya site in Belize and in fact one of the largest in the Maya world. It is not as extensively restored as other sites because it was completely lost in the rainforest for over 1000 years until its discovery in 1937. The first archaeologist who studied Caracol soon after its discovery named it “Snail” (“Caracol” in Spanish) because of the large numbers of snail shells found there, but the original Mayan name translated to “Three Hill Water”, making this one of the few Maya sites where the true name is known.
Itinerary
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Caracol Mayan Tour
- Depart from Belize City heading due west into the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve Area appx 2hrs. As you go along, your guide will be interpreting the area and also will be talking about Belize’s history.
- When in Mountain Pine Ridge, your guide will be interpreting your tour until arrival at the Caracol checkpoint area, check-in, and then continue to the Caracol Site.
- Upon arrival at the reserve, you get a restroom break; afterward, you are gathered together to commence your walk in the reserve, enjoying the local flora and fauna as well as climbing the structure in situ.
- After a tour of the site, we then go to the visitor center area, where we have our 'Pack' lunches and a visit to the museum.
- Shortly thereafter, we depart at the app. 1:30 pm from the reserve for your connection back to your hotel.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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