Several views of Thousand Foot Falls in Belize's Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
The Thousand Foot Falls in western Belize sends water plummeting nearly 1,600 feet into a deep gorge below. Thousand Foot Falls is located in Belize's enormous Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, a protected nature area teeming with wildlife and unique avian species that measures more than 430 square kilometers (106,000 acres) in size.
Thousand Foot Falls is a waterfall and natural monument in Cayo, Belize. Located an hour and a half from San Ignacio Town and surrounded by the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. The Thousand Foot Falls is the tallest in the country and is thought to be the highest waterfall in the Central American region. Despite what its name suggests, this massive waterfall is actually 1,600 ft tall. The hike to the falls is long and moderately difficult, but you’ll be amply rewarded for your effort. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the freshwater stream down the trail. This stream runs through the Maya Mountains, down Thousand Foot Falls, and into River Valley-Roaring Creek. The water stream eventually connects to the Belize River. Beware as the road to the area can get washed out and traversing it can be difficult without a 4WD so look out for rain and keep an eye on the current road conditions.
It's the land of Orange-breasted Falcons and Solitary Eagles!
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