Cockscomb is the world's first jaguar preserve and offers great hiking opportunities. Within this spectacular preserve the jungle is dense beautiful with abundant flora and fauna.

On this trip you’ll see birds and butterflies. The forest is filled with mammals like peccaries, deer, agoutis, gibnuts, anteaters, kinkajous, and tapirs. On the rare occasion, jaguars have been sighted.

Cockscomb adventures include half a dozen hiking trails with various challenging slopes and steepness.. Bring your swimwear! There are several waterfalls and natural pools on the trails or you can rent an inner tube and have a relaxing one-hour float down the river. Finally, be sure to check out the plane crash!

Bring: Closed shoes, Insect Repellent, Swimwear, Water, Snacks
How far away: 25 miles, 1 h ride from Hopkins
District: Stann Creek
Difficulty level ride: Medium
Difficulty level tour: Easy to Hard
Percentage off-road: 50%
Bike required: Dual-sport
Tour Duration: 2-7 hours

The road to Cockscomb is a great ride!

Hiking in Mayflower Bocawina promises an exciting adventure in a lush subtropical rainforest. The park is thick with trees, orchids, ferns and colorful birdlife. Significantly, it is situated next to some unexcavated Maya ruins. For serious hikers, you can climb the steep Antelope trail. At the top of the trail there’s a rewarding vista, a cascading waterfall and a natural pool to swim in. It’s a perfect way to cool down before heading back.

Mayflower Bocawina also offers Belize’s longest zipline facility. It’s a great full day adventure if you combine hiking in the morning with ziplining in the afternoon. For serious hikers, you can climb the steep Antelope trail. At the top of the trail there’s a rewarding vista, a cascading waterfall and a natural pool to swim in. It’s a perfect way to cool down before heading back.

Bring: Closed shoes, Insect Repellent, Swimwear, Water, Snacks
How far away: 15 miles, 40 min ride from Hopkins
District: Stann Creek
Difficulty level ride: Easy/Medium
Difficulty level tour: Ranging Easy to Hard
Percentage off-road: 50%
Bike required: Dual-sport
Tour Duration: 2-9 hours

Getting to Mayflower is nice & quick on a motorbike!

Billy Barquedier is a hidden gem of a national park, located right off the Hummingbird Highway. A visit to the gorgeous waterfall requires only a 15 minute hike, making it a nice half-day option! This walk is relatively easy and requires a minimum of physical effort. Follow a trail and that criss-crosses the river, and you’ll be rewarded with by the stunning water flowing over the precipice into a perfectly-shaped gorge and natural swimming pool.

A second, longer and more challenging trail includes an observation tower with stunning views of the valley.

Bring: Closed shoes, Insect Repellent, Swimwear, Water
How far away: 25 miles, 45 min ride from Hopkins
District: Stann Creek
Difficulty level ride: Easy
Difficulty level tour: Easy/Medium
Percentage off-road: 0%
Dual-sport or Cruiser
Tour Duration: 2-4 hours

Great half day adventure!