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Caraco -"Snail" :
The ruins of Caracol are located in the Vaca Plateau of
the Cayo District. Caracol Camp, adjacent to the ruins,
is located at approximately Mile 46 of the Chiquibul Road
which connects the Western Highway with the western slopes
of the Maya Mountains.
Currently, Caracol is one of the more inaccessible sites
in Belize during the rainy season, even though it provides
one of the most scenic drives in Belize. Plans are underway
to improve the access road.
Permission must be obtained from the Department of Archaeology,
as well as the Forestry Department in Augustine, in order
to visit Caracol. Because of the limited accessibility and
the necessity for permits, it is advisable to use a reputable
travel and tour operator or tour guide for your adventure.
Currently in the state of excavation and restoration Caracol
is the largest known Maya center in Belize. The largest
pyramid in Caracol, "Canaa" (Sky Place), rises
143 feet high, making it is the tallest man-made structure
in all of Belize. Since Caracol is located in the Chiquibul
Rain Forest, there is a plethora of flora and fauna to enhance
the true beauty of this magnificent Maya center.
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