Rio Frio Cave
Rio Frio Cave
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This cave is located in a beautiful part of Belize and features Mayan relics and a 65-foot tall opening.
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gkgdawg
Calgary25 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
The cave is amazing. There was construction on the roads near the Cave and we had difficulty determining where the road leading to the cave was located. The road was very muddy and therefore, we had to leave our vehicle about 20 minutes from the entrance. Spectacular.
Written February 25, 2025
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IAl
Toronto, Canada317 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Please be advised that if you drive yourself here, have a pickup truck or a 4 wheel drive, at minimum. Maybe a big SUV that has height from the ground. Also, make sure you’re an extremely confident and experienced driver, those muddy tracks and ruts are no joke. You also don’t have any cell reception, in the event that you run into any trouble.
Otherwise, this is a jaw dropping and awe inspiring place. A must visit! The massive 65-ft opening alone is noteworthy and then you can hike into the massive cave itself. It is a bit slippery, so have shoes with good grips. There’s also a little sandy “beach” at the bottom that you can hike down to.
This is a must visit when you are in the area. This can be done with young kids but ensure that everyone is wearing shoes with good grips. It is, however, not stroller friendly, so an infant/toddler will need to be on a baby carrier.
Otherwise, this is a jaw dropping and awe inspiring place. A must visit! The massive 65-ft opening alone is noteworthy and then you can hike into the massive cave itself. It is a bit slippery, so have shoes with good grips. There’s also a little sandy “beach” at the bottom that you can hike down to.
This is a must visit when you are in the area. This can be done with young kids but ensure that everyone is wearing shoes with good grips. It is, however, not stroller friendly, so an infant/toddler will need to be on a baby carrier.
Written February 19, 2024
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Inspiration486899
8 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
It's a very cool place to see. Has signs of Mayan civilization like steps, grinding stone and what looked like a bed. If the road is closed you could still hike there. I suggest shoes with good grip as it can get very slippery there.
Written January 21, 2025
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CatherineBH
San Diego, CA1,228 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We dropped by on our way back from Caracol mid-May. It’s dirt road driving here. There is no entrance fee and we were the only ones there. We brought a flashlight which was useful. It was a little eerie since there was thunder and lightning when we arrived so it was loud inside the cave. We would have gone further if it wasn’t for the unpredictable weather. It doesn’t look like a long cave.
Written June 12, 2022
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AndreaN
Vancouver, Canada108 contributions
Feb 2020
The road to the cave is another very bumpy and narrow one, but the drive is not very long and the cave only a few meters from where you park.
This is an easily accessible, big cave and as you walk inside, you can even see the other end of it. Pretty spectacular and makes for very nice pictures!
Excellent stop on the way back from Caracol or a day in Pine Ridge Forest.
This is an easily accessible, big cave and as you walk inside, you can even see the other end of it. Pretty spectacular and makes for very nice pictures!
Excellent stop on the way back from Caracol or a day in Pine Ridge Forest.
Written March 20, 2020
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Clint M
Barbeau, MI80 contributions
Feb 2020
The place is huge. It's kind of a cave or maybe a REALLY wide arch, regardless, it's very cool. Both in appearance and temperature. My wife and I had the place pretty much to ourselves. When we came in two couples were leaving and while we were there four guys from England came in for a short visit. We spent close to two hours just enjoying the place.
Written March 14, 2020
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Tiffy_Bird
La Plata, MD538 contributions
Mar 2019
My tour guide took us to Rio Frio Cave, and I'm so glad we visited! It's pretty easy to access, and the walk along the river, with sunlight filtering through the trees as you approach the cave is magical. Climbing around inside is pretty easy, too. There's light coming in from two ends, so visibility is pretty good. The best part is there was virtually no one else there. I wish I had seen some bats, but maybe we visited at the wrong time of day.
Written February 11, 2020
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DaMama4
Camrose, Canada382 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Incredibly Large Cave to walk and take in. Very accessible from the parking lot.
The area is right smack dab in the middle of the Forest as you will see as you enter the road that leads to it. We unfortunately did not see any other wildlife except bug. The entry was huge. You can walk in and around to see it in it entirety. The geological structures are fascinating. They is a nature walk around the tunnel as well. Bring bug spray but worth it. Good for young children too.
The area is right smack dab in the middle of the Forest as you will see as you enter the road that leads to it. We unfortunately did not see any other wildlife except bug. The entry was huge. You can walk in and around to see it in it entirety. The geological structures are fascinating. They is a nature walk around the tunnel as well. Bring bug spray but worth it. Good for young children too.
Written February 26, 2020
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Christine S
29 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
I would def make this a must see if trekking down to caracol. There is not much to do but it’s a really cool looking cave. It’s great for photos. I would not say the most impressive thing we saw but since it’s such a small time commitment if in the area, I would do.
Written February 22, 2024
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Sharon W
near Terre Haute IN97 contributions
May 2021
After a bumpy 30 mile drive on not so good roads (4 wheel drive or high clearance vehicle recommended. We had 2 wheel truck with an excellent driver.) we arrived at Rio Frio Caves. What a pleasant place for those of us who are not pro spelunkers. We scrambled over rocks and into the cave full of stalactites, stalagmites, a river, and sand bars. You could walk through to the twin entrance if you are willing to climb over things. They have recently added a picnic area and bathroom facilities near the road. Roads are being improved so be ready for construction. Definitely wear comfy hiking shoes or sandals. The best part is that we were the only ones there!
Written May 20, 2021
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Hi, Charlene. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Hi. I will be driving myself in the area next week and am wondering how easy it was to find the cave or where it is in relation to rio on pools? Is there a sign? Thanks.
Written September 27, 2018
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