Barranco - Sarstoon-Temash National Park

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Sarstoon-Temash National Park Description

Declared a protected area in 1992, the Sarstoon-Temash National Park covers 41,000ac/16,599ha of land situated between the Temash and Sarstoon Rivers. Situated in the southernmost region of Belize, the park is one of the most remote reserves in the country and hosts a wide variety of wildlife. Warries, ocelots, tapirs and jaguars make the park their home, while rare birds and animals such as the scarlet macaw and white-faced capuchin monkey have been spotted.

The Sarstoon River forms the country's southern border with Guatemala and nourishes the only comfrey palm forest found in Belize. Large snook and tarpon commonly swim the Temash River. Both fishing and hiking are common in the Sarstoon-Temash National Park.

Hobbies & Activities category: Fishing opportunity; Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary

Hours

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
New Year's Day (January 1) Baron Bliss Day - Belize (March 9) Easter - Christian Commonwealth Day - Belize (May 25) National Day - Belize (September 10) Independence Day - Belize (September 21) Pan American Day - Belize (October 12) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26) ()

Tips

Tours are offered from Punta Gorda, which reach the park by boat.

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