Sentences with phrase «cockscomb mountains»

Other facilities include an open - plan kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, small stove, kettle, and a lounge area opening onto a veranda that overlooks Pabala Game Farm and the Cockscomb mountain range.

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Stann Creek, with a population of just over twenty - five thousand, contains diverse tourist experiences: the beautiful white sandy beaches of Placencia (and inviting offshore cayes), rugged Maya Mountains, the lush jungles of the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve, and both the Garifuna art, music, cuisine and culture and, in certain areas, Maya Culture.

There is a low coastal plain, much of it covered with mangrove swamp, but the land rises gradually towards the interior.The Maya Mountains and the Cockscomb Range form the backbone of the southern half of the country, the highest point being Victoria Peak (3,669 feet) in the Cockscomb Range.

Known as one of the best areas in Belize for experiencing authentic jungle life, the Cockscomb Basin, situated at the base of the peaking Maya Mountains, was established in 1984 to protect its large population of wildlife that call it home.

There is an extensive trail systems at Cockscomb and trail leading up to Victoria Peak the second tallest mountain in Belize surpassed by Doyles Delight which is further south of Belize.

Located in the Stann Creek District and not far from Placencia Village, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is globally recognized as the world's first jaguar preserve and is home to cascading waterfalls to swim in, panoramic mountain views, nature trails, furry mammals, colorful insects, scaly reptiles and a variety of neotropical birds.

This also means it is a good place to base yourself if you are interested in exploring some of the nearby attractions in the Maya Mountains, including Cockscomb Wildlife Basin and some of the southern Mayan ruins.

Property also includes some of the most majestic views of the Maya Mountains and Cockscomb Basin / Victoria's Peak to the west and open Caribbean to the East.

The sanctuary and forest reserve is located in southern Belize, near Dangriga, below the Maya Mountains» Cockscomb Range.

As you go south, the Placencia Lagoon is on your right, and behind it in the distance rise the low Maya Mountains, the Cockscomb Range ruffling the tropical sky with its jagged peaks.

This year's destinations included: Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize City, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Belmopan, Gallon Jug and Punta Gorda.

Located in the Stann Creek District, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is globally recognized as the world's first jaguar preserve and is home to cascading waterfalls, panoramic mountain views, nature trails, furry mammals, colorful insects, scaly reptiles and a variety of neotropical birds.

The famous Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve stretches across more than 100,000 acres of rivers, mountains and jungles and is the only protected jaguar habitat on the planet.

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has a varied landscape, including rivers, mountain slopes, jungle, and wetlands, ranging from the Maya Mountains in the west to the Caribbean Sea in the east.

Hopkins also provides quick access to several attractions in the nearby Maya Mountains, including the Cockscomb Wildlife Basin.