Wednesday March 4, 2015

American Adventure Sport Director Doug and Julia at the Natural Arch in the Chiquibul Forest. Their aim: locating the Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge Race route for 2016!!! To learn more about this race go to: www.mayamountainadventurechallenge.

Aerial view of the famous Natural Arch located in the Chiquibul Forest. Hiking distance from nearest accessible camp, Grano de Oro, is 4-5 hours.
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Photo just above by Sharon Young

Website of the Day
FCDBelize.org

In the midst of the rolling hills, Belize's mountainous region, bi-national river system, and rich cultural heritage is found FCD actively engaged to conserve some of Belize's most impressive wonders. Co-managing the largest protected area in Belize, namely the Chiquibul National Park and managing the Chiquibul Cave System considered as the largest of its type in Central America, tagged with our various community development and public outreach programs certainly is a privilege to all of us that comprise the conservation non-profit organization. Yet, the challenges are diverse and complicated.. Day to day we face a dire reality where the flora and fauna are being extirpated. To address the challenges, it is clear to us that a multi-effort must be part of the solution. I want to encourage you, therefore, that as you visit our website, to consider yourself part of this important endeavor which many us are pursuing in our quest to protect the beauty of Belize.

The Natural Arch in the Chiquibul

The track from north to south Chiquibul passes above the arch. FCD’s tractor, the Jumping Viper commonly passes there inserting or extracting park rangers into these remote areas.

Photograph by Friends for Conservation and Development - FCD Belize

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