The Maya Ruins of Caracol
The Maya Ruins of Caracol
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Duikvrienden
Antwerp, Bỉ343 đóng góp
thg 8 năm 2024 • Cặp đôi
A beautiful place.
Make sure you arrive early and you will have the site to yourself. Magic!
The place is accessible by private transport but a 4x4 or AWD is recommended because of the quality of the roads.
Unlike Tikal, this site is less crowded and you will not be teased by tourists walking into the picture. Provide your own food and drinks because there is nothing for sale.
Make sure you arrive early and you will have the site to yourself. Magic!
The place is accessible by private transport but a 4x4 or AWD is recommended because of the quality of the roads.
Unlike Tikal, this site is less crowded and you will not be teased by tourists walking into the picture. Provide your own food and drinks because there is nothing for sale.
Đã viết vào 21 tháng 8, 2024
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Supratik
Leicester, UK2.182 đóng góp
thg 3 năm 2024 • Cặp đôi
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 now paved. In wet season it'd be a different matter as the sleek clay would make driving difficult.
The thing which impressed me the most was the lack of tourists and the sense of a "Lost City", especially when standing on the top of the Kana the Sky Pyramid and looking over the dense jungle on all sides. Those steps were brutal , especially in hot midday sun.
You can roam around the ruins, touch them, climb on the steps without any restrictions. And a good guide will bring it alive.
The museum is nice.
Birding is phenomenal. We went with Elvis from Crystal Paradise and spotted numerous birds. We saw a Tarantula wasp paralyzing a tarantula and carrying it away.
No food or drink available. Bathrooms were okay. Saw a few armed guards. Took us two hours from San Ignacio. On the way back stopped at Rio Frio waterfalls and the cave. The falls were teeming witch people.
But if you have time to see only one ruins in this region then go for Tikal. Much more excavated and the structures, especially the Temple of Great jaguar is stunning. If you like desolation, jungles, few tourists then go to Caracol.
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 now paved. In wet season it'd be a different matter as the sleek clay would make driving difficult.
The thing which impressed me the most was the lack of tourists and the sense of a "Lost City", especially when standing on the top of the Kana the Sky Pyramid and looking over the dense jungle on all sides. Those steps were brutal , especially in hot midday sun.
You can roam around the ruins, touch them, climb on the steps without any restrictions. And a good guide will bring it alive.
The museum is nice.
Birding is phenomenal. We went with Elvis from Crystal Paradise and spotted numerous birds. We saw a Tarantula wasp paralyzing a tarantula and carrying it away.
No food or drink available. Bathrooms were okay. Saw a few armed guards. Took us two hours from San Ignacio. On the way back stopped at Rio Frio waterfalls and the cave. The falls were teeming witch people.
But if you have time to see only one ruins in this region then go for Tikal. Much more excavated and the structures, especially the Temple of Great jaguar is stunning. If you like desolation, jungles, few tourists then go to Caracol.
Đã viết vào 13 tháng 7, 2024
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Emmanuel811
Castres, Pháp760 đóng góp
thg 4 năm 2024 • Gia đình
It is one of the major sites in Belize. It is little frequented, which makes its visit even more exceptional. To get there you have to cover several dozen kilometers of trails. The site is worth it!
They are in the process of making an asphalt road. But the work which began in 2019 should be completed around… 2028!!
The site is vast and surrounded by jungle. To think that less than 10% of the site has been updated….
In addition to the pyramids you can see monkeys and many birds. Plan a picnic for lunch. On your way back to the track, stop at the Rios pools to cool off among the locals in very pleasant natural swimming pools.
They are in the process of making an asphalt road. But the work which began in 2019 should be completed around… 2028!!
The site is vast and surrounded by jungle. To think that less than 10% of the site has been updated….
In addition to the pyramids you can see monkeys and many birds. Plan a picnic for lunch. On your way back to the track, stop at the Rios pools to cool off among the locals in very pleasant natural swimming pools.
Đã viết vào 26 tháng 4, 2024
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Christine S
29 đóng góp
thg 2 năm 2024 • Cặp đôi
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 enjoyed learning about the history and I especially appreciated things he picked out during the hike we would have missed, like some of the buried sites. Also, it makes a great day tour when combined with rio frio cave and a waterfall (we did big rock which was a good one - with places to jump from the rocks).
Đã viết vào 22 tháng 2, 2024
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MeMyselfandIldi
New Jersey104 đóng góp
thg 1 năm 2024 • Cặp đôi
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 less crowded and that was spot on. We encountered a few other small groups over the course of our visit, but it almost felt like we had the site to ourselves! I'd definitely recommend going with a guide, our guide was able to explain a lot of details to us that we would not have understood or been able to discover without a guide. It's amazing to think how long this took to build, and the ingenuity the Mayan had to plan for aqueducts and water collection!
We also did a quick trip to the Rio Frio Cave and Rio on Pools in combination with Caracol since they are all close together.
We also did a quick trip to the Rio Frio Cave and Rio on Pools in combination with Caracol since they are all close together.
Đã viết vào 20 tháng 2, 2024
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Navigate37996068941
1 đóng góp
thg 12 năm 2023 • Gia đình
My wife, son and I are holidaying from Australia, we hired a 4wd and drove from San Ignacio to Caracol. We read the reports of the poor conditions of the road. However, the roads are rapidly being improved, and it took us approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes to drive to Carocal .The first 50 minutes were on beautifully paved roads, and the remaining journey was on slower bumpy roads, but not difficult or scarey at all. We had nice dry conditions. They are constructing approximately 5 bridges, so I feel the roads are getting better every day. We visited the outstanding, popular Tikal Site in Guatemala the previous day ,however in comparison, upon arrival at Carocal (11am) there were only 10 cars in the carpark. Sensational place , we almost had it to our selves.
Đã viết vào 3 tháng 12, 2023
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francois g
luxembourg1.168 đóng góp
thg 11 năm 2023 • Cặp đôi
One of the most beautiful sites in the country, access a little long but easy now, get there early and. Without an agency it is cheaper and you have time
Đã viết vào 29 tháng 11, 2023
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valentina
Naples, Ý83 đóng góp
thg 8 năm 2023 • Bạn bè
For me it should be one of the seven wonders. To get there, the road is dirt, I recommend renting an SUV. the site is little visited by tourists so you are completely in tune with the ruins and nature. You can breathe peace and a lot of positive energy, the worn nature mixes with the imposing ruins. If you are in Belize you cannot miss such a wonder
Đã viết vào 21 tháng 8, 2023
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Ema_il_viaggiatore
Milan, Ý173 đóng góp
thg 8 năm 2023 • Bạn bè
We visited Caracol today, August 9th, on a self-driving excursion. We used a Chevrolet Equinox, a 2WD SUV, for the trip.
Maybe thanks to the sunny and dry weather, the journey was surprisingly easy with no issues. The drive took approximately 2 hours. The initial 20 miles were on paved roads, followed by the next 20 miles on unpaved roads and ongoing construction. However, these roads were wide and in excellent condition. The final 10 miles were partially paved and narrower in comparison.
Contrary to what some agencies may suggest, the drive isn't an extreme adventure; it's similar to many other streets in Belize. Don't be swayed by emotional manipulation from agencies trying to sell expensive packages or 4x4 rentals. The journey is perfectly manageable on your own.
Upon reaching the site, you'll find it expansive and incredibly captivating. The area boasts impressive constructions along with hidden chambers and tombs, adding to its intrigue. I highly recommend visiting Caracol for a memorable experience.
Maybe thanks to the sunny and dry weather, the journey was surprisingly easy with no issues. The drive took approximately 2 hours. The initial 20 miles were on paved roads, followed by the next 20 miles on unpaved roads and ongoing construction. However, these roads were wide and in excellent condition. The final 10 miles were partially paved and narrower in comparison.
Contrary to what some agencies may suggest, the drive isn't an extreme adventure; it's similar to many other streets in Belize. Don't be swayed by emotional manipulation from agencies trying to sell expensive packages or 4x4 rentals. The journey is perfectly manageable on your own.
Upon reaching the site, you'll find it expansive and incredibly captivating. The area boasts impressive constructions along with hidden chambers and tombs, adding to its intrigue. I highly recommend visiting Caracol for a memorable experience.
Đã viết vào 8 tháng 8, 2023
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MikeG1234
Dorchester, UK23 đóng góp
thg 7 năm 2023 • Gia đình
The Mayan ruins are fantastic and the site is well worth the 2 hour drive (more on that in a minute). We went on a Sunday and although we were the second car there (at about 9:30) about 15 were there in total by the end, yet it is such a large site that it still felt empty. The entrance fee was only $7.50 (US) as it was low season, which was half price (i.e. it is now $15 US normally). We spent about 2 hours walking around and climbing each of the buildings. There are great views and lots to see. There is a small visitor centre which details a little about the site but it's you want to know more you either need a guide or to do some research first (which is what we did)
DRIVING: we had hired a 4x4 specifically to get to Caracol. We read a lot and we're quite worried before we set off, especially as there has been a lot of heavy rain in San Ignacio during the previous 2 days. On the day the weather was dry, although it has rained at least a little overnight.
The drive was absolutely fine and not at all difficult. Plus, it is only going to get easier as there is a massive effort to build a new road going on. From the Western highway to about a mile before Rio on Pools the road is new tarmac and in perfect condition. It then becomes a dirt road until a mile or two after the Macal river. For most of this section it is a wide (2 lane) well leveled surface that is being prepared for the new tarmac and so very easy to drive. There are a few spots with more rutting but I was comfortable doing 20-35mph most of this section. The worst part is as you approach and leave the river and was the only bit I was glad I had a 4x4. The final 10 miles or so are an old tarmac surface but this is mostly all eroded and encroached by the jungle. It is still easy to drive but slowly to watch for pot holes.
There are sections overall where if it was in heavy rain I can see it would be more difficult, but the road was dry deposit the previous days rain so it drains reasonably well. I really wouldn't worry about this drive except in sustained heavy rain. It is not as bad as you may read, mainly because the improvement works have had a big impact already and even comments from a year ago will be out of date about the state of the road. We even saw 1 local arrive in a normal car. The attached pictures give some idea of the conditions.
Also, there was no check point in operation when we drove. There is a spot at the start of Pine Ridge reserve for one but it wasn't in use. I don't know if this was just because it was Sunday.
DRIVING: we had hired a 4x4 specifically to get to Caracol. We read a lot and we're quite worried before we set off, especially as there has been a lot of heavy rain in San Ignacio during the previous 2 days. On the day the weather was dry, although it has rained at least a little overnight.
The drive was absolutely fine and not at all difficult. Plus, it is only going to get easier as there is a massive effort to build a new road going on. From the Western highway to about a mile before Rio on Pools the road is new tarmac and in perfect condition. It then becomes a dirt road until a mile or two after the Macal river. For most of this section it is a wide (2 lane) well leveled surface that is being prepared for the new tarmac and so very easy to drive. There are a few spots with more rutting but I was comfortable doing 20-35mph most of this section. The worst part is as you approach and leave the river and was the only bit I was glad I had a 4x4. The final 10 miles or so are an old tarmac surface but this is mostly all eroded and encroached by the jungle. It is still easy to drive but slowly to watch for pot holes.
There are sections overall where if it was in heavy rain I can see it would be more difficult, but the road was dry deposit the previous days rain so it drains reasonably well. I really wouldn't worry about this drive except in sustained heavy rain. It is not as bad as you may read, mainly because the improvement works have had a big impact already and even comments from a year ago will be out of date about the state of the road. We even saw 1 local arrive in a normal car. The attached pictures give some idea of the conditions.
Also, there was no check point in operation when we drove. There is a spot at the start of Pine Ridge reserve for one but it wasn't in use. I don't know if this was just because it was Sunday.
Đã viết vào 30 tháng 7, 2023
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Blancaneaux Line, Belize Can this be accessed by other airport in Belize? Are their charter flights? Which ones?
Đã viết vào 7 tháng 2, 2020
I would like to visit Caracol in August but we do not have a 4wheeldrive (SUV). Do you think that would be a problem.
Đã viết vào 16 tháng 6, 2019
Don’t try it—it rains in August and if you get caught in a flash storm you won’t make it there or back. You’ll be stranded with no cell reception and no other cars on the road. I had a 4x4 and I still got stuck in the mud twice during a storm.
Rent a 4x4 or hire a tour guide to drive you (most of them drive 4x4 pickup trucks for a reason).
Đã viết vào 22 tháng 7, 2019
Hola, me interesa saber cuál fué el precio que pagaste por esa excursión?
Đã viết vào 21 tháng 5, 2019
Any place for a large group of folks to get lunch near the ruins?
Đã viết vào 18 tháng 5, 2019
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 :)
Đã viết vào 30 tháng 1, 2019
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.
Đã viết vào 22 tháng 9, 2019
Is this place close enough from cruise ship port to schedule a tour...
Nancy
Đã viết vào 28 tháng 1, 2019
No, it’s a 2 hour drive from the port to San Ignacio and then another 3 hours from San Ignacio to the ruins. Stay a night in San Ignacio.
Đã viết vào 22 tháng 7, 2019
Hi does anyone know the cheapest way to see these ruins (from San agnatio)?
Đã viết vào 24 tháng 5, 2017
Not only is taking a tour guide the safest way to get there and back, but the guides know the social, historical and architectural context of the ruins as well as a ton about the the wild life and indigenous plant life there. I found our guide to be almost as interesting as the ruins and he pointed out a few good places to stop on the way there and back.
Đã viết vào 27 tháng 9, 2017
I am planning on going in July, just myself and another female. Is the convoy necessary or can you make the drive alone? We are renting a jeep and I grew up driving on logging roads in WA state. Also, is the waterfall stop on the way clearly marked and/or easy to find?
Đã viết vào 4 tháng 3, 2017
convoy is a must. Waterfall is hard to find.
Hope u had fun.
Đã viết vào 16 tháng 8, 2017
Hi, Mary Jo. What would you like to know about this attraction?
I want to see Caracol, Rio Frio Cave, Rio Frio on the Pools, Big Rock Falls all in one day. The tour companies exclude Big Rock Falls from the itinerary. Is there any way after my tour can I go see Big Rock Falls on my own without paying to get into the park again?. How long does it take to get there from the entrance?
Thank you,
Cricket
Đã viết vào 14 tháng 2, 2017
I'm not entirely sure, as the Big Falls wasn't on the itinerary I booked, nor in fact, was it ever mentioned! But... I think you'll find your guides very helpful and willing. There were only 3 of us on our tour and I imagine you may find if you book a guide/tour, you'll also be a very small group, so... why not ask your guide and your fellow visitors if you can take in the falls? I am pretty sure my guide offered us an 'add on' trip, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was or why the three of us said no. It might cost you a few $BZ, but it's always worth asking. However, you most certainly do not want to do anything on your own in this area. It's not exactly dangerous, but it certainly isn't entirely safe. There are many, many military groups in the area doing exercises as well as being their to protect tourists. There were British, US and Dutch troops in significant numbers when I visited. They are there for a reason. Chat with your guide. See what they say. I'd bet they'd say yes. Cheers, Jarko
Đã viết vào 15 tháng 2, 2017
I am still curious as to the actual leaving time with the convoy. Here is the question from a previous message, "When does the convoy actually leave: the official info (as of Oct 2014) says that it leaves at 9:00. while the Lonely Planet guide and a reviewer on TA (March 2014) say it leaves at 9:30."
Đã viết vào 24 tháng 1, 2017
We went with BMZ tours on our own. No convoy
Đã viết vào 4 tháng 2, 2017
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