- Caracol - Wikipedia
Caracol is a large ancient Maya archaeological site, located in what is now the Cayo District of Belize It is situated approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Xunantunich, and the town of San Ignacio, and 15 km (9 3 mi) from the Macal River
- Caracol | Belize, Map, History, Location, Facts | Britannica
Caracol is a major prehistoric Mayan city, now an archaeological site in west-central Belize, 47 miles southeast of the Guatemalan Maya city of Tikal The name is Spanish (meaning “snail”); the original Maya name is unknown
- Caracol Archaeological Maya Site and Reserve in Cayo, Belize
The largest Mayan site in Belize, Caracol once occupied a large area (200 sq km) and supported a population of about 100,000 people Its Mayan name was Oxwitzá, (“three hill water”)
- How to Visit Caracol Mayan Ruins: Driving vs Tour
Caracol is one of the best Mayan archaeological sites in Belize, hidden deep within the rainforest near the Guatemalan border Once a powerful city-state that rivalled Tikal, today visitors can wander Caracol’s vast plazas, spot wildlife in the canopy, and climb ancient temples for panoramic views
- An Essential Guide to Visiting Caracol Ruins in Belize
A guide on everything you need to know about visiting Caracol Maya Ruins in Belize including how to drive there, entry fees and highlights
- Caracol Mayan Ruins in Belize - Everything You Need To Know
Caracol is one of the most interesting and well-preserved ancient Maya sites in Belize Caracol was previously known as Uxwitza ("Three Water Hill") to the ancient Maya
- History of Caracol Maya Ruins | Ancient Maya Megalopolis Belize
Discover the complete history of Caracol, Belize's largest Maya city From its 600 BCE founding through its golden age, wars with Tikal, and modern rediscovery by archaeologists
- Mayan Sites in Belize: Caracol - Travel Belize
Covering an area of nearly 25,000 acres, Caracol is one of the largest Maya sites, having an immense agricultural field system and elaborate city planning Numerous carved monuments establish that Caracol was a major player in the geopolitics of the Maya civilization
- Caracol Maya Ruins, Belize: Ancient Grandeur in the Heart of the Jungle
Hidden deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, Caracol (“Snail” in Spanish, named after winding roads) is Belize’s largest known Maya city Once rivaling Tikal in power, it spanned over 70 square miles and boasted a population of over 100,000 at its peak
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Hidden deep in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve of western Belize lies Caracol, the largest Maya site in the country and one of the most important cities of the Maya world
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