Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, [1] is in Stann Creek, Belize.
Understand
[edit]This a 128,000 acre (52,000 ha) park that protects jaguars, Baird's tapirs, and other forest creatures.
History
[edit]Landscape
[edit]Flora and fauna
[edit]There is good birdwatching.
Climate
[edit]Get in
[edit]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
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]There are several waterfalls, which make popular hiking destinations. There is also an airplane crash site.
Do
[edit]- 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
[edit]A small shop collects the BZ$10 entry fee, and sells T-shirts, books, cold drinks, and sundries.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]Lodging
[edit]Camping
[edit]There is a campground (non-powered), or basic overnight accommodation in cabins or dormitories (self-cook).
Backcountry
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