Southern Belize - Blue Hole National Park

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Blue Hole National Park Description

Established December 1986, Blue Hole National Park covers 575ac/858ha of forest home to several bird species, three species of wildcats, howler monkeys and several other mammals. Nature trails offer opportunities for hiking. The Blue Hole is a limestone sinkhole, also called a cenote, filled with water headed to the Sibun River.

The cenote is 108ft/33m deep and 328ft/98.4m in diameter and also features a nearby pool that is 25ft/7.6m deep and a brilliant shade of blue. Stairs lead into pool for swimming.

Hobbies & Activities category: Swimming & water activities; Hiking opportunity; National park; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary

Blue Hole National Park Highlights

St Herman's Cave

St Herman's Cave is one of few caves in Belize open to public visitors without a guide or permit. The large cavern was used by the Maya in the Classic period and has great archaeological

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Address

Belize Audubon Society
12 Fort Street
Belize City, Belize
Belize

http://www.belizeaudubon.org/parks/bhnm.htm

Hours



Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Closed	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
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