'''Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary''', [http://www.belizeaudubon.org/html/parks/cbws.htm] is in Stann Creek, Belize.

Understand

This a 128,000 acre park that protects jaguars, Baird's tapirs, and other forest creatures.

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

There is good birdwatching.

Climate

Get in

The entrance is 6 miles from the paved Southern Highway, on a well-maintained dirt road. Turn west at Maya Center.

Fees/Permits

Get around

See

There are several waterfalls, which make popular hiking destinations. There is also an airplane crash site.

Do

  • There are several well-marked walking trails, of varying levels of difficulty, from one hour strolls to a 4-day challenging trail to Victoria Peak (dry season only, guide required).
  • You can rent inner tubes and float down the river, admiring the jungle around you. Fee is about $5 Belize per tube.
  • Buy

    A small shop collects the $10 Belize entry fee, and sells T-shirts, books, cold drinks, and sundries.

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Lodging

    Camping

    There is a campground (non-powered), or basic overnight accommodation in cabins or dormitories (self-cook).

    Backcountry

    Stay safe

    Get out