Intensity: Moderate
Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Approx.
Return Time: 3:00 PM
Food/Drinks:
Light lunch, juice, and water
What to Bring:
Sturdy shoes, long pants and shirt, bathing suit, towel,
camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, binoculars,
field guide.
Description: Near Hamanasi
is the world's only jaguar preserve, the Cockscomb Basin
Wildlife Sanctuary. Ringed on three sides by the Maya
Mountains and towering Victoria's Peak, the Basin's 120,000
acres is also home to jaguarundi, margays, ocelots, pumas,
deer, howler monkeys and tapirs. This trip begins with
a stop at the traditional village of Maya Center where
Mayan arts and crafts are for sale. The park offers a
wide variety of hikes, including to Ben's Bluff, which
has a spectacular view of the entire Basin, and to a waterfall
where you can dip in the refreshing waters. Our knowledgeable
guides identify the numerous plants, birds and fauna of
the pristine rainforest. With over 290 recorded species
of birds this park is ideal for birders. As jaguars and
other cats are nocturnal, it is unlikely that you will
see them, but you can spot fresh tracks. Bring your binoculars
-- as you trek through this rainforest you'll see a plethora
of birds and perhaps an elusive jaguar! |
Belize's
marine activities are so extensive and varied you could
easily occupy your entire vacation on - or under - the
water. But there is much to do onshore, as well! Mayan
Ruins, virgin rainforests, caves with ancient artefacts,
exotic plants and animals -- there is so much to explore
on mainland Belize! Take a look at our inland trips to
see what onshore adventures await you! 
