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Autumnal Equinox at Caracol

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The Institute of Archaeology had another camping trip to Caracol, this time celebrating the Autumnal Equinox.  The got some great pictures of everyone having a fun time.  There's one more overnight planned, and that's on the 21st of December, to celebrate the end of the Mayan calendar.  Contact NICH for more information.

 

"Diplomatic Corps in Belize attend the 2012 September Equinox ceremony at Caracol."

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Xunantunich Getting New Ferry

Xunantunich is getting a new ferry!  The classic hand cranked ferry, that's been in 1000's of pictures and videos, is being retired after 3 decades.  

 

"The new ferry will retain much of the characteristics of the iconic hand-cranked ferry which has faithfully served tourists and local visitors for over 3 decades. The ferry currently transports around 50, 000 visitors a year and up to 300 visitors a day on peak days, with the assistance of the strong arms of the Institute of Archaeology ferry captains! Funded through the Sustainable Tourism Program (STP) the new ferry will have a larger capacity to assist visitor flow, incorporate improved safety measures and include motorized assistance to the traditional hand-crank operations."

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Summer Solstice at Caracol on June 20th

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If you missed the Vernal Equinox camping trip at Caracol, then you can do the Summer Equinox camping trip on June 20th.  Link goes to the FB event.

 

"The follow up to the Vernal Equinox, this is another chance for an overnight to Caracol, the largest Maya site in Belize."

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Summer Solstice Celebration at Caracol

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Tomorrow night is the Summer Solstice Celebration at Caracol.  At 11:09pm tomorrow night, Summer begins, and what better place to experience that than at Caracol?  Caracol is offering overnight camping tomorrow night.  The Institute of Archaeology has arranged 4 overnight stays for the year, and this is the second.  Call 822-2106 if you'd like to go.  Better hurry!

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Spring Equinox Overnight at Caracol Video

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Check out this magical video that gives a really good idea of some of the activities they did at the Caracol Overnight camping trip for the Spring Equinox.  The sunrise at the end is spectacular!  You can see Dr. Jaime Awe explaining the Maya, and you get to see the night fire ceremony too.  

 

The next Caracol Overnight is on June 20th.  Contact the Institute of Archaeology for more information at 822-2106 or email them at iaresearch57@gmail.com.

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Caracol Camping for the Vernal Equinox

Caracol Camping for the Vernal Equinox | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Tomorrow night you can camp at Caracol for the Vernal Equinox!  They'll be having a Maya fire ceremony, as well as a tour by. Dr. Jaime Awe.  Get in touch with the Institute of Archaeology at 822-2106 or email them at iaresearch57@gmail.com.

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