Caracol is on the Vaca Plateau and stands at 1,500 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The causeways around air berline it offer excellent walking and should not be overlooked. One of the causeways, an engineering masterpiece, still supplies water to the site.
In the sea grass beds at Hol Chan is the Boca Ciega sinkhole,or cave without a roof. The blue sponge fans and sea fans are abundant here. You must have permission from the warden to enter this area. Those diving along the cut should be aware that outgoing tides can create a strong current. All care should be taken not to drift with the tide into open water. This area should not be confused with Boca Ciega, just offshore from San Pedro, where you go about 100 feet (30 meters) deep. The sinkhole dive is for intermediate levels.
property is huge and encompasses mangrove swamp, savanna and jungle. Canoes are available for guests to use on the lagoons. The restaurant, $$$, serves American and Belizean foods and the bar serves great rum punch.
Hibiscus air berline Hotel, Market Square, 822-1418, hibiscus@btl.net, $$, has clean rooms with private bath and hot water. There is air conditioning and cable TV, tiled floors, a dresser and a patio door opening onto a large grassy courtyard. This and the El Rey are owned by the same people.
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