Mountain Pine Ridge Area - Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve was established in 1944 and is one of Belize's most visited forests. Covering 300sq.mi/777sq.km, the reserve has many rivers, waterfalls, pools and caves among the pine forest. The higher elevation results in a cooler climate and relief from mosquitoes.

Ancient rock formations dominate the reserve, and geologists theorize that when the entire Central American land mass was covered by the sea, only the Mountain Pine Ridge region lay exposed as an island. Several interesting natural attractions lie within the boundaries of the reserve.