Top Things to do in Cayo
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5 Forests in Cayo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cayo, Belize including Rio Bravo Forest Reserve, Elijio Panti National Park, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Las Cuevas Biological Station.
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1. Rio Bravo Forest Reserve
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
This reserve is home to several endangered species.
Reviewed By Tiffy_Bird - La Plata, United States
I visited part of Rio Bravo when I explored La Milpa Archaeological Site and areas surrounding La Milpa Field Station/Ecolodge. My birding tour guide took us there,and I am so grateful it was on the itinerary. (It's a bit remote, so I probably wouldn't have gone if I were traveling on my own.) The birding was tremendous, if challenging in the dense foliage. We spotted too many species to list here. I do remember vividly the Red-capped Manakins, trogons, and several fly-overs by an Ornate Hawk Eagle. The band of spider monkeys was an exceptional encounter, too. I especially loved birding around the unexcavated Mayan ruins. Hiking isn't especially difficult, but be mindful of those tree roots. Don't "binoculate" upward and walk at the same time! Someone in my group did that and fell over. Bottom line: if you love wildlife, this is your place.
2. Elijio Panti National Park
3. Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By jonelleu2020
Hi - on behalf of the group I just want to say thank you to Emil Gamez for an an amazing excursion at the caves and 4 waterfalls at Mountain pine ridge. We had so much fun!!! You and your company, Bird Trekking, Belize delivered really well and exceeded our expectations. It was my first ever trip within Belize where I had a tour guide and I must say I would surely do it again and I will recommend your service to everyone. Thanks a lot! ????????????????
4. Green Hills Butterfly Ranch
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Green Hills Butterfly Ranch is the premier Live Butterfly Exibit in Belize. Green Hills literally has thousands of live butterflies on display in a 4,000 square feet walk-in flight area. See the full metamorphosis from egg to adult butterfly. The photo opportunities are unlimited. The tour of the butterfly flight area and the Caterpillar Center takes about an hour. The facilities are surrounded by a botanical garden with more than 150 plants, shrubs and trees. There is a hummingbird viewing and photographic area where the average visitor can easily see a multitude of species. During the visit you are welcome to take advantage of the covered picnic area and clean restrooms. WiFi is freely available. Green Hills is worth a stop on your way to or from other popular destinations such as the Mountain Pine Ridge, Barton Creek, Caracol or the nearby villages of San Antonio and El Progresso. We open at 9am and close at 4 pm every day of the year.
Reviewed By andrewlombardo - Houston, United States
We had a great time seeing all of the beautiful butterflies and learning about the full life cycle of butterflies native to Belize. The staff was very knowledgable and friendly and the grounds are very pretty, set in the middle of the rainforest.
5. Las Cuevas Biological Station
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
