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The Institute of Archaeology is having a Winter solstice overnight camping trip at Caracol. The trip will include a traditional Mayan dinner, multiple ceremonies, a guided tour, a presentation, transport, and more. Contact the IA for more information at research@nichbelize.org. 
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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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Wow! This mesmerizing video shows the highlights from the Spring Equinox overnight camping trip at Caracol. Dr. Jaime Awe explains a temple's decoration quickly. The music really goes perfectly with the video, too. Outstanding job on that video.
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The Caracol camping trips that NICH is doing this year are mentioned on the New York Times. 'Mayan Sleepovers' are how they described them, and the Summer sleepover is next Wednesday night, the 20th of June. Email them for more information at iaresearch57@gmail.com.
"...the sleepovers take place on solstice and equinox dates — June 20, Sept. 21 and Dec. 20 — at the site, in the country’s Cayo district. The stay begins with a pre-sunset tour led by Dr. Jaime Awe, who directed the excavation and restoration of Caracol in the 1980s... In the middle of the night, shamans wake campers with drumbeats, calling them to a Mayan fire ceremony, which lasts until dawn."
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Scarlet Macaws, Mountain Pine Ridge during the day, Ca'ana at sunset, and roasting marshmallows at night. That sounds like quite a tour. Pacz Tours does just that. Check them out at http://www.pacztours.net/
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Pictures of the Caracol camping trip for the Vernal Equinox. Many great pictures. Caracol's Observatory lit up with tiki torches just before dawn looks really cool.
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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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Caracol, for all 4 equinoxes, will allow overnight camping. Here's the wiki page for Caracol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracol
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Every major news outlet is running stories about 'the end of the world' this week. Here's an article from Time Magazine, detailing how it isn't. They mention the overnight camping at Caracol, and Dr. Jaime Awe's participation in the events.
"The highlight for many previous campers has been Dr. Awe, who gives a 2.5 hour long guided tour of the Maya site during the camping trip. In the 1970s, Awe led the first official excavation of Caracol by a Belizean team (some exploratory excavations occurred in the 1950s, headed by an American archaeologist). Today, Awe is considered to be the site’s greatest authority and remains at the forefront of archaeological excavation and preservation in Belize, where it is thought that more than three-quarters of Mayan sites have not yet been discovered or excavated."
Best of Cayo's insight:
Have a great last day of the 13th Baktun!
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Great article about camping overnight at Caracol for the Summer Solstice. The National Institute for Culture and History did a wonderful job. Dr. Jaime Awe is given praise for his great presentations.
"I felt like I stepped back in time, when we made our way back to the camp grounds after dark. Torches lit the entire plaza and pathways that led down to the kitchen, outdoor showers and outhouses. I suppose I felt closer to how the Maya felt- with the sounds of the jungle, the smell of the smoke, and the hazy view the smoke leaves behind – as the only obstacles to being one with nature. There was no loud music blaring, car horns tooting, or sirens going off. We enjoyed the most delicious Maya dinner I have ever had. It felt like a huge celebration feast for the summer solstice."
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