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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

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$260

Starts and ends in Placencia

Remote jungle tour of Belize|^|DarAnne Dunning

Howler monkeys high in the canopy|^|Carol Libey

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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Viewing

Take a journey into the jungles of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 and world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve. Explore the 128,000 acres of lush jungle ringed by the Spectacular Cockscomb Mountains on the series of nature hiking trails. Learn the natural history of the forest and birding, and with luck spot monkeys, tapirs, and other mammals. Hike up to a waterfall and enjoy a cooling swim on this fascinating jungle extension.

Day 1 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 2 Continue to your next destination!

HikingIncludes guided hiking excursions. Hikes may vary from easy and optional three hour hikes to more difficult multi-day treks.
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.

Placencia - Accommodations
The Inn at Robert\'s Grove The North Beach Turtle Inn Resort

Day 1 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (L)

This tour departs at 7:30 a.m. for a drive of just over an hour to the beautiful park, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. This park has great hiking trails throughout the lush jungle. The morning will be spent hiking trails, learning the natural history of the forest and birding. On rare occasion one might spot howler monkeys, tapir, peccary or other mammals. After a sack lunch, there is the opportunity to hike up to the waterfall and take a cooling swim in the pool. We will return to Placencia about 5:00 p.m. Overnight at a comfortable hotel in Placencia.