Day trip

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Discover the Caracol Ruins and learn about this ancient metropolis on a guided tour. Hike through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve to explore Rio Frio Cave and relax in the waters of the Rio on Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls.

About this activity

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Pickup included: Hotel pickup from hotels in San Ignacio town limits; please provide your hotel’s name and address.
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Angela – United States

Visiting Tikal was an amazing and unforgettable experience. The trip across the border into Guatemala was smooth and easy thanks to our guide talking us through it step by step. Well planned stops along the way and knowledgeable in sharing information throughout Tikal. We learned so much from him. He was patient with our exploration and even took time to point out wildlife along he way: Coati families, howler monkeys and toucans. He also was very thoughtful in making sure we had great family photos at iconic spots. Well worth the price of the trip!

Angela – United States

Michael – United Kingdom

My wife and I had an amazing day with our tour guide Leo who was excellent and informed us all about the ruins but also about Belize and it's place in central America. Such an informative day! We were very lucky as we were the only 2 on the tour so basically had a private tour. The ruins are not to be missed, the tallest building in Belize is there. There are very few tourists who go to Caracol as it is a more recently excavated site and you can essentially walk up your own private temple. Lunch was pretty damn good for a picnic and the waterfall was a nice way to cap off the day

Michael – United Kingdom

Highlights

Discover the ruins of Caracol, the largest metropolis of the Maya lowlands
Learn about the archaeological discoveries at the Caracol site
Explore Rio Frio Cave and swim in the refreshing waters of the Rio on Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls

Full description

Start with pickup at 7:30 AM from San Ignacio and travel 1.5 hours to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Upon arrival walk for 10 minutes until you reach the Rio Frio Cave. After exploring this small cave, drive to the Chiquibul Forest Reserve located nearby. Explore the ruins of Caracol, which was the largest metropolis in the Maya lowlands located deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve. While travelling to this location, enjoy a stunning scenery of the flora and fauna. Walk along the trails and paths that were once traversed by nobles and citizens of the Mayan empire. Explore the largest Mayan archaeological site in Belize on a 3-hour guided tour. Learn about the size of the former city, as well as the various religious rituals performed in the temples. Climb some of the structures and learn about the important archaeological discoveries of the site. Enjoy a local lunch followed by a visit to the Rio on Pools or Big Rock Waterfalls. Swim in the refreshing waters to cool off after a day of exploring, and be returned to San Ignacio at approximately 5:00 PM.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Ignacio
English and Spanish-speaking tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local lunch
Snacks
Water
Entry tickets and fees

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

Participants should have a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 participants
This experience requires a minimum number of participants; in the unlikely event that the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

San Ignacio: Caracol Maya Ruins & Waterfall Tour with Lunch