Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve Hike
Overview
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4 hours
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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 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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
Hopkins Inn
South Road Hopkins Belize
Sinsonte Beya Beach Hotel
Sinsonte Lane, Hopkins Belize
The White Horse Inn
Lot 35 South Road Hopkins Belize
Options
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve Hike
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic!!
chrisaX1175RB,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a river tube and waterfall hike in Cockscomb Jaguar preserve and it was fantastic! Our guide, Alden, was awesome. Very knowledgeable and funny. We stopped on the way out and picked up some really good banana bread and then stopped on the way back for tamales. We really enjoyed this trip and would be happy to do another tour with Get to Know Belize Adventures!
Great company, great guide!
Kristeenbritton,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Alden, was amazing. Friendly, very knowledgeable, and kind. We loved spending the day with him. The tour was great - we tubed down the river and hiked to a waterfall for a swim - fantastic. This company was a pleasure the book with, too. They went above and beyond and it really felt like they cared about making the experience persona for us. The company is owned by a local family, so we were happy to support them. I definitely recommend booking with them.
Great tour and company
fran A,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We 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.
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