Caracol Maya Ruins & Rio On Pools

$119.00 / Per person

Rio On Pools

Full-Day Tour | USD $119 per person
Lunch Included | Entrance Fees Not Included

Entrance Fee:

  • Caracol Archaeological Reserve – USD $12.50 per person

Journey deep into Belize’s ancient past as you travel through the scenic Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve en route to Caracol, once the most powerful Maya city in the region. The drive itself is an adventure, crossing creeks and winding through lush tropical rainforest and pine forest—prime habitat for a remarkable diversity of wildlife.

This region supports rare and iconic species such as the Keel-Billed Motmot, Crested Guan, Great Curassow, and Ocellated Turkey, along with orchids, vines, and towering forest trees. The surrounding rainforest canopy is also home to elusive jungle cats.

At Caracol, explore the remains of a vast metropolis that once supported a population of nearly 100,000 inhabitants. Highlights include Caana (Sky Palace), the tallest man-made structure in Belize, rising approximately 143 feet above the plaza floor. Archaeological discoveries such as Altar 23, depicting bound captives, reveal Caracol’s role as a dominant and war-driven Maya power. The city thrived through an advanced network of markets, farms, craft workshops, and trade routes.

On the return journey, the tour is combined with stops at the Rio Frio Cave and the refreshing Rio On Pools, offering a perfect balance of history, nature, and relaxation.