Sibun Forest Reserve is a nature reserve in Cayo District in Belize.
background
This nature reserve lies between Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and the Hummingbird Highway. The peaks of this area reach over 1000 meters above sea level. The Sibun River runs through the nature reserve
history
In 1959 this nature reserve was divided by parts of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve The film "Mosquito Coast" with Harrison Ford was shot here in 1986.
landscape
The defining element is the Sibun River in the Sibun Gorge. The mountains rise on the flanks. The landscape is richly sown with caves and waterfalls
Flora and fauna
Tropical rainforest defines the landscape here
climate
getting there
The Hummingbird Highway borders the nature reserve to the east. There are no towns or roads in the entire area.
Some business owners offer guided walks out of the town Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve to the Sibun River and then cross the gorge by boat:
Fees / permits
mobility
There are only three ways to get around here by helicopter, boat or on foot
Tourist Attractions
- Petroglyph Cave. A 3 km long cave in which many vessels from the early to late classical period have been found. An official permit from the Department of Archeology is required for a visit.
- Mount Margaret. 940 meters above sea level.
- Baldy Sibun. 1000 meters above sea level.
- Sibun Gorge. Spectacular and one of the oldest canyons in Central America.
activities
- Canoe & rafting
- Cave hike or climbing
- hike
- Wildlife observation
to buy
There is no tourist infrastructure here
kitchen
There is no tourist infrastructure here
accommodation
Camping enthusiasts will get their money's worth on guided tours. There are several hostels on the Hummingbird Highway
Hotels and hostels
- Caves Branch Adventure Co. & Jungle Lodge, Mile 41 1/2 Hummingbird Hwy., P.O. Box 356. Belmopan, Belize, Central America. Tel.: (0)11-501-822-2800 (Jungle Lodge. Via Radio Phone), Fax: 501 1-888-265-4579, Email: [email protected].
