Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

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Top 2% of attractions in Belize
8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, a wide-open expanse of jungle, rocks, waterfalls, and caves, is reached by a dirt road lined with towering pine trees. ”

– Afar Magazine

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"In the heart of the highland area southeast of San Ignacio, 200 sq miles of submontane pine forest forms the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This reserve is a highlight of any journey to Belize and an adventure to explore, although the scenery may remind you more of the piney woods of the far southern Appalachians than of tropical jungle" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located about two hours from San Ignacio in the Cayo District of south central Belize, this reserve is home to natural pools, caves, Maya ruins, and waterfalls, including the highest waterfall in Central America, Thousand Foot Falls"