Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve Hike

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is recognized internationally as the world’s first jaguar preserve.

It is also known for its spectacular waterfalls, mountain views, nature trails, and rich diversity of over 290 species of birds. The tracks of wildcats, tapir, deer, and other wildlife are often seen on hiking trails.

The trip begins with a stop at the traditional village of Maya Center which is at the entrance of the preserve. Here, you will find Mayan arts and crafts are for sale.

The park offers a wide variety of hikes of varying lengths and difficulty, including to Ben’s Bluff, which has a spectacular view of the entire Basin, and to a waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hopkins Inn

South Road Hopkins Belize

Sinsonte Beya Beach Hotel

Sinsonte Lane, Hopkins Belize

Inn @ White Horse Guest House

Lot 35 South Road, Across from the basketball court on the beach Hopkins Belize

What To Expect

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve

The Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the tropical forest of the Stann Creek District is famous for being the first Jaguar Preserve in the world and a top hiking destination in Belize.

3 hours • Admission Included

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Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve Hike

Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour and company
fran A,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We did the Cockscomb Jaguar reserve hike with the river tubing addition. Alden picked us up on time, he was very chilled and friendly. He gave us the history of the reserve and knowledgable at each stage of the tour. He spotted wildlife that we didn’t even see, he was always on the look out. He also got us some local tomalis to try that were great from the Mayan village outside of the reserve. The river tubing was a lot of fun and very idillic. There were some gentle rapids but nothing you can’t navigate. There has been some rain overnight so make sure you wear appropriate footwear as the paths can get muddy. You will need to be of reasonable physical fitness to manage the trail but worth it to get the the waterfall We didn’t see much wildlife throughout the tour. This is a sanctuary so the animals are roaming and a lot of them are nocturnal. We enjoyed searching for them and we saw tapir and jaguar tracks. If you want guaranteed wildlife then you will need to go to the zoo, I think the conservation work they are doing is far more important and they are doing a special job keeping the habitat of the jaguars and other animals protected. The booking process and communication was great, I wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with Get to know Belize Adventures.