Caracol is fabulous -- its largest temple/pyramid is the highest and largest builing in Belize by some accounts, and the number and variety of different ruin areas in the site is amazing. Getting to the ruins requires a two+ hour drive on bumpy dirt roads, so be forewarned, but it's wonderful once you get there. We went with PACZ tours... More

We visited the Caracol ruins in Belize in April 2012. They are incredible and you are allowed to climb on them freely. Our guide, John Chuc, was awesome. He took us to the ruins and, being of Mayan decent, had an incredible wealth of knowledge to share. In addition to the ruins, he also took us to see the Pine... More

The ruins were great and the howler monkey's were awesome.

The ride was long but the ruins were terrific. Not many people. We went with PACZ tours but any tour company will do.

an adventure to get there, beautifull to visit, one of the best maya sites

I haven't seen the other Mayan ruins or places like ATM but Caracol is truly amazing. Multiple structures spread over a wide area. This was the main goal of our short stay in Belize and costly ($75 USD + tax) but well worth it. Takes a whole day and you have to hire a guide with a 4x4 vehicle. One... More

My guide from Mystic River Resort made the trip here incredible! His knowledge, and personal history, was fascinating. The right guide makes all the difference in the world.

Why go hours away when these ruins are splendedly preserved?

It's a long drive but if you do any serious camping on Forest Service roads in the US west it's not any worse than that. It is worth it, amazing site with not a lot a visitors so it's quiet. If you can find Edward as a guide he is fantastic!