Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
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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.
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.