The local barber told Adina's father that there was nothing more beautiful than
a cockscomb for the heroes of labor.
Not exact matches
Origin: Netarts Bay, Oregon Tasting notes: Shiny, near - translucent flakes with refined taste Try it: «We exclusively use Jacobsen
for finishing dishes,» says chef Chris Cosentino of
Cockscomb in San Francisco, who recommends using it at home to finish vegetable salads or meats off the grill.
Cockscomb was the idea of Alan Rabinowitz, an American zoologist who spent years by himself deep in the Belizean jungles, charting the behavior of the jaguar
for the New York Zoological Society.
It is also a convenient base
for visits to the
Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve, and to nearby villages and cayes.
Hiking Tour of the
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve or Boat to Monkey River
for the Howler Tour (choose one)
Cockscomb is also home
for up to 300 recorded species of birds.
More then a place to protect the rare and elusive jaguar,
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is a an important watershed and reservoir of bio diversity
for hundreds of species of exotic plants, insects, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians who live in this complex tropical forest community.
Approximately 111acres of milpa cultivation, in the
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary abandoned immediately before its declaration, and area's previously cleared
for logging operations (including an air strip) have left patches of regenerating secondary forest Some «elfin» forest grows above 655 yards on Victoria Peak itself (outside the reserve).
Although
Cockscomb is famous
for its cat species, it is also a good place to see other mammals.
Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1990 and is world renowned
for being the first jaguar reserve.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place
for hiking in the rain forest and is less than an hour drive away
Cockscomb boasts the world's largest concentration of jaguars, pumas, ocelots and margays and myriad of other animals.
You have choices
for the inland tour — Monkey River excursion,
Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary hike and river tubing, or southern Maya ruins.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 is world renowned
for being the first jaguar reserve.
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.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary — Perfect
for day trips or longer hiking expeditions, the sanctuary provides a protected habitat
for tapirs, monkeys, jaguars and hundreds of species of birds.
3 Tours — Selections Are: Monkey River Howler Adventure,
Cockscomb Jaguar Wildlife Reserve and Mayan Ruins Excursion (Lubaantun or Lim Ni Punit - Xunantunich available
for an additional fee)
For mammals, Wanderlust Travel Magazine recommends seeing black howler monkeys at the Community Baboon Sanctuary (these monkeys are called «baboons» locally) and white - collared manakins in the
Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve.
to combine inland tours, such as the Howler Monkey Excursion, Maya archaelogical ruin tours,
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve hiking, cave swimming / tubing,
for instance.
Placencia offers fast access to protected spots like Laughing Bird Caye, Gladden Spit, Monkey River, the
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and cave tubing opportunities, yet the village is a perennially popular social hub known
for island cooking that ranges from local fare to gourmet delights.
Hiking tour of
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve OR Boat to Monkey River
for the Howler Monkey Tour (your choice of either one)
Located in the Stann Creek District, and near Placencia Village, is the
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, a globally recognized jaguar preserve which is an ideal destination
for honeymooners who want to be close to nature.
The Placencia Peninsula is one of the top visitor destinations in the country, world - renowned
for its beautiful beaches and close proximity to both the Belize Barrier Reef and the
Cockscomb Nature Preserve on the mainland.
Cockscomb is a great place
for birding and learning about tropical rainforest plants, and was also the first jaguar reserve in the world, with much study and research about jaguars taking place within its boundaries.