5 Best National Parks and Preserves

# 1 Cockscomb Basin Preserve

The world's first jaguar preserve, this lush jungle reserve of more than 100,000 acres is a must-see for anyone interested in natural Belize. New trails are open to Victoria Peak, one of the highest points in Belize.

# 2 Community Baboon Sanctuary

More than 1,000 black howler monkeys are now safe in the eight villages making up the sanctuary

# 3 Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area

More than 150,000 acres of jungle, including mahogony forest, in Orange Walk District, privately managed by Programme for Belize

# 4 Half Moon Caye Natural Monument

Belize's first nature preserve, Half Moon Caye is a beautiful island on Lighthouse Reef, with 10,000 acres of surrounding reef

# 5 Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

This is bird city in Belize -- you'll find more birds here than anywhere in the country. The sanctuary boundaries include several large lagoons, including Crooked Tree and Revenge.

 

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