Caracol
The
Largest Maya Ruin in Belize
The ancient
Maya Ruin of Caracol is located on the western edge of
the Maya mountains, within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve.
Caracol sits on a high plateau, some 500 metres above
sea level. The site was discovered in 1938 by Rosa Mai,
a logger looking for Mahogany. The main temple, ‘Caana’,
is Belize’s tallest man-made structure, standing
at 42 metres (139 feet). The Classic Period site is noted
for the rare use of giant date glyphs on circular stone
altars. In their design of Caana, the Caracol architects
incorporated symbolism that reflects ancient Mayan cosmology.
There is much to see and learn at Caracol, an area of
the home to rare ocelated turkey as well as the even rarer
Keel-billed Toucan and Mot-Mot.
Caracol
Tours start at 7:30 a.m and ends at 5:00p.m. It includes
a tour of the Caracol Maya Ruins and Mountain Pine Ridge
Reserve. The cost is only $75.00US per person and is inclusive
of food, guides, transportation and entrance fees. plus
10% Goverment tax
Click
here to see the Caracol Maya Ruins Virtual Tour
Contact us at pacztours@btl.net
to learn more about our Belize Jungle Adventure Tours.
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