Caracol Maya Site, Rio Frio Cave & Rio On Pools with Belizean Tour guide & Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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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
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
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.
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Caracol Maya Site, Rio Frio Cave & Rio On Pools with Belizean Tour guide & Lunch
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Snacks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bring Reusable water bottles
Pickup points
Cassia Hill Resort Belize
68 Mls George Price Highway San Ignacio Belize
Venus Hotel
29 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
San Ignacio Resort Hotel
18 Buena Vista St San Ignacio Belize
Vanilla Hills Resort
#1 Vanilla Hills Rd. San Ignacio Belize
UpperWest Cabins
Mile 2 1/2 Benque Viejo Road San Ignacio Belize
Casa Blanca Guest House
10 Burns Ave., San Ignacio Belize
Cahal Pech Village Resort
Western Highway, Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio Belize
Maya Bella Downtown Hotel
36 Burns Avenue San Ignacio Belize
Tropicool Hotel
30 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio Belize
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful excursion
Vanesa A,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really a wonderful experience. Rudy took the time to explain about the Mayan life and answer each of our questions (which were many hahahaj). Amazing experience! Highly recommended
Great tour with Edgar, a great guide
EricaVoyager,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did our the Caracol and waterfalls tour with Edgar and it was the best tour! Edgar is fun, passionate and really knowledgeable. He can answer to all your questions and is honestly a great person. Caracol was amazing and almost empty, it felt we had the site for ourselves. Lunch was fresh and delicious! In the end... Some "jungle juice" to end in glory! Thank you so much Edgar 😃
Great tour Rudy Rocked!
Avid T,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a lovely small tour shared only with one other couple. Rudy our driver and guide was very knowledgeable not only about the ruin and Belize history and culture but numerous other topics. With such a small group we were able to ask many questions and go at our own pace. We did t get to see the cave as with the prior rains the rod was closed but got to stop at the beautiful Rio pools. I would recommend this trip especially if you get Rudy!
Super positive, confortable experience.
CindyH3229,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Upon arriving to San Ignacio, we discovered that the caves were closed due to flooding. This tour was set up by our host the night before departure. I cannot say enough wonderful things about how beautiful the tour was. Our tour, guide, Angel, was a wealth of knowledge and super good at engaging the group with humor and information. The vehicle he picked us up in from our hotel was beautiful, very comfortable ride, and fostered a nice group atmosphere. The lunch was wonderful, served communally at the Mayan ruins. We really had a beautiful time and would recommend this tour to anyone.
A local slice of life, and a great ruins tour
jamesbB6839FE,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience with Belize Caving Expeditions. On our first day in San Ignacio, our hotel set us up with a specialized birding tour with them, and we met our soon-to-be friend Selwyn, since he was their resident bird expert. He started us on the grounds of our hotel, showing us the birds we were sharing the land with so that we could identify them during our stay. Then we started to drive around and stop frequently to spot the resident exotic birds. That day ended up with a canoe tour of Barton Creek Cave and some more impromptu birding while we waited to have the cave to ourselves. The next day, we had a tour to Caracol booked, and they sent Selwyn back to us (pulling him off another tour) since they knew we were avid birders. We spent some more birding time as we drove to and toured the Mayan site - which Selwin was also extremely knowledgeable of. Oh - and we stopped off at his mom's house to get an avocado fresh from the tree to have with our lunch! And speaking of lunch, both days were simple stewed chicken, but they were probably the best meals we had in Belize - always accompanied by fresh tortillas and salsa made by locals. It was more than a tour experience, we really got to know some of the local way of life during our trips with Selwyn and Belize Caving Expeditions. Highly recommend, and get Selwyn if you're into birds at all - he can spot the tiniest bird at several hundred yards while navigating windy streets!
BEST TOUR AND TOUR GUIDE
Cosmopolitan553753,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hugo Onil Avilez is an exceptionally warm and highly motivated guide, whose services come highly recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed our excursion to the Caracol Mayan Ruin, which boasted breathtaking scenery and a serene environment that made for a refreshing walk. The natural bath at Pinol Pools was a wonderful conclusion to the tour. Onil demonstrated impressive knowledge of our Mayan ancestors' history, and we were all impressed by my nephew JJ's engagement and interest in Mayan history. Onil took the time to answer all of JJ's questions. If you're considering booking a private tour to the Mayan temples or ATM caves, Onil is an excellent choice who will not disappoint. Hugo Onil Avilez
Very nice tour with a very nice guide
Luiggiadiretta,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very good time during our trip to Caracol! Our guide was very nice and informative, and gave us a lot of insight about how the Maya used to live.
Amazing experience!
832pattyo,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The site is so full of history and so large…I learned so much from our incredibly knowledgeable guide. It wouldn’t be nearly the experience if we did it on our own. Sometimes felt like we had the place to ourselves…
Incredible Guides and Wonderful Hospitality
shannongX9328AS,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Caracol and Rio On pools guided by Leo and bonus guide for the day Luis. We learned so much about the Mayan history, the Cayo region, and the Caracol excavation (since Leo worked on the excavation himself many years ago!). I was with my 75-year old father and we were able to move around the park easily. The transport was smooth and comfortable, and lunch was delicious.
Best day of my trip!
kathyoF4159MS,Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I packed a lot of great experiences into one week in Belize, but the highlight was the tour to Caracol with our guide Leo. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel to drop-off, the day was full of good conversation, laughs and interesting information on a variety of subjects. This is low season, and we were so fortunate to be able to visit this beautiful site without any other visitors, just the three of us and Leo. The cave and pools before/after Caracol rounded out the day with a nice balance of nature and archeology.
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