Mountain Pine Ridge Area

The highland area known as the Mountain Pine Ridge lies between Belmopan and the Guatemalan border. The crest of the Maya Mountains forms a natural border separating the Stann Creek District to the east and the Toledo District to the south. Rather than describing a topographical feature, the word "ridge" describes a type of forest found in the area identified by its most prominent tree, the mountain pine. The massive area is mostly uninhabited except for a few small settlements.