Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, 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.

Flora and fauna

There is good birdwatching.

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.

Sleep

Camping

There is a campground (non-powered), or basic overnight accommodation in cabins or dormitories (self-cook).