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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Voyage Tips and guide

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    Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, [1] is in Stann Creek, Belize.

    Understand

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    This a 128,000 acre (52,000 ha) park that protects jaguars, Baird's tapirs, and other forest creatures.

    History

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    Landscape

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    Flora and fauna

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    There is good birdwatching.

    Climate

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    Get in

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    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

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    Get around

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    See

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    There are several waterfalls, which make popular hiking destinations. There is also an airplane crash site.

    Do

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    • 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

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    A small shop collects the BZ$10 entry fee, and sells T-shirts, books, cold drinks, and sundries.

    Eat

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    Drink

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    Sleep

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    Lodging

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    Camping

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

    Backcountry

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    Stay safe

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