Chiquibul National Park

Located near the Guatemala border, Chiquibul National Park spans 414 square miles and contains the longest cave system in Central America.

The park, established in 1995, surrounds Caracol, an ancient Maya city that flourished until its abandonment in the 10th century.

The extensive Chiquibul Cave System features underground passages where the Chiquibul River flows through before resurfacing across the Guatemalan border.

Friends for Conservation and Development manages the park, implementing protection measures for the numerous plant and animal species within its boundaries.

Scientists discovered over 130 previously undocumented plant species in 1993, including three never before recorded in Central America.

Location: Cayo District - Toledo District Administrative Boundary

Location: Cayo

Inception: January 1, 1995

Operator: Friends for Conservation and Development

GPS coordinates: 16.72644,-88.92637

Latest update: November 11, 2025 08:02