Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, [1] is in Stann Creek, Belize.
Understand
This a 128,000 acre (52,000 ha) 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 (10 km) from the paved Southern Highway, on a well-maintained dirt road. Turn west at Maya Centre.
Fees and 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 BZ$5 per tube.
Buy
A small shop collects the BZ$10 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).