Caracol Is Speaking Again: A New Tomb, a New Journey
Update: While the University of Houston officially announced the royal tomb discovery on July 10, 2025, the find itself had taken place weeks earlier. By the time I visited Caracol on July 12, the excavation area had already been covered up — sealed again by time and caretakers.
Still, I stood there. Right beside it. I took photos. Videos. Captured the sound of cicadas and the weight of the moment. I wasn’t there when the tomb was opened, but I was there when it was already becoming legend. The earth at Caracol doesn’t just whisper history — sometimes it tries to seal it back before the world is ready to know.
For me, that’s the beauty of Belize. You can walk where the Maya kings once walked, often just days after new secrets rise and then quietly return to the soil.
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There’s something about Caracol that never settles. The city is grand, yes — its pyramids rival those of Tikal. Its views stretch past jungle canopy into a horizon of mystery. But even as a guide, walking guests through its plazas and temples, I’ve always felt this place wasn’t finished telling its story.
On July 10, 2025, that feeling turned into truth.
Archaeologists from the University of Houston, led by Dr. Arlen and Diane Chase, announced the discovery of a royal tomb at Caracol — a richly decorated burial chamber with ceramic vessels and human remains, likely a ruler of the site. This is no small find. Caracol, once the most powerful Maya city in Belize, is reminding the world that its legacy runs deeper than we knew.
What This Means for Belize
For years, Belize’s Maya sites have competed for attention with the more advertised ruins of Guatemala or Mexico. But discoveries like this shift the narrative. They bring new weight, new interest, and new energy to our ancient cities — not just for scholars, but for travelers, too.
More importantly: it confirms what many of us have felt — that these places still hold living memory in their stones and soil.
I’ll Be at Caracol on July 12th
I already had a tour scheduled for the 12th — two days after the announcement. I can’t help but feel like this visit will carry new energy. I want my guests to feel that, too.
We’ll walk past the structures I’ve described countless times, but this time, knowing a tomb was just found nearby, the experience will land differently.
I’m not here to sensationalize it — this isn’t treasure hunting.
It’s something quieter. Something sacred.
The Edge of Discovery
Not long ago, I wrote about the rulers of these ancient cities — what we know and what we still don’t. I said then that Belize’s ruins have more to give. And now… here we are.
I’ve always imagined what it might feel like to be on the edge of discovery — to witness history stretch out its hand. And suddenly, I realize:
I already am.
Every time I walk into Caracol.
Every time I guide a traveler through the Maya world.
Every time the jungle reminds me that not everything has been uncovered.
Belize is losing some things — our older stories, natural paths, cultural rhythms. But we’re gaining something, too: knowledge, connection, and the chance to carry these ancient voices into the future.
If this is what the jungle still hides, imagine what else it’s waiting to share.
Walk With Me
When you come to Caracol, don’t just look at the stonework. Feel the breath of time in the air. Imagine the people who lived, ruled, prayed, and were laid to rest here. And know this:
You’re not just looking at history. You’re walking with it.
Come walk with me. Caracol is speaking again —
and I’ll help you listen.
