Mayflower Bocawina National Park

National park · Stann Creek

Mayflower Bocawina National Park

Name: Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Telephone: +501 672 2001

National park · Stann Creek

Open

Silk Grass Village, Alta Vista, Belize

Open (Until 9:00 PM)

Highlights

Discover a sprawling 11-mile paradise filled with lush jungles, breathtaking waterfalls, and rugged trails that promise a thrilling adventure for seasoned hikers.

Silk Grass Village, Alta Vista, Belize Get directions

Open (Until 9:00 PM)

mayflowerbocawina.org

@travelleisure

"A national park featuring a hike to Antelope Falls with abundant flora and fauna, offering a 250-feet rappel adventure." - Patricia Johnson

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@afar

"Tucked down a long and bumpy dirt road on the way to Hopkins, Mayflower Bocawina National Park is a well-maintained nature escape offering a variety of adventures, from the casual to the extreme. Decide how brave you feel and choose from the options: hiking and birding along moderate trails to waterfalls; a two-hour, steep, adrenaline-pumping hike, with the occasional rope to climb, to the breathtaking 1,000-foot-highAntelope Falls; zip-lining across the park day or night; or rappelling 150 feet down a couple of waterfalls. Fill up afterward at the on-site restaurant before hitting the road, or book anovernight stay at the park’s cozy cabanas."

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AJ Miller

Google

This place was one of our highlights, but I will say the hikes were not easy to find. Look through my photos to see a a basic idea of loop hike. The times on there seems somewhat accurate. We are experienced hikers and the full loop was solid, took us ~5hrs around 7 miles. Some of the water falls are a serious hike, ropes needed, and the trails were flooded / re marked but all of that made it more of an adventure. We also quite a few different animals, couldn't get a photo of them all.

Jonn Blazey

Google

Definitely recommend this park and especially Antelope Falls. It's a challenging hike but the payoff is amazing. The waterfall pool is amazing.

Emily Moore

Google

Great trail. We completed the loop trail and went to all the waterfalls. Took us experienced (washington state) hikers about 4.5 hours. The ropes and steep sections were super fun! The trail isn't very well maintained, but they put little flags to keep you on trail. Bring water and a keen eye for mushrooms! The whole loop was about 7 miles, I took this measurement with a passive fitness app, but factor time for finding the trail and walking over branches etc. Highlight of the trip, y'all!

Madeline Roberts

Google

We did the Antelope Falls hike with a guide and loved it! The hike was quite rigorous, but well worth it. We loved going a swim at the pool atop the falls. Absolutely beautiful

Misael Zozaya

Google

Great place for hiking and birdwatching. I recommend wearing proper shoes and comfortable clothing for the hike and enough water to drink! Definitely one of my favorite places in the country!

JAB

Google

I loved the hike to Antelope Waterfall. Part of the trail is very steep and treacherous. Be sure to follow a trail that goes out to a part of the waterfall that provides an awesome view to the ocean. The mounds I saw were unimpressive because they are not excavated. I ate a really good vegetarian panini at the lodge restaurant. The coffee tasted watered down. Be aware that prices on the menu are listed in US dollars, not Belizean dollars. I was informed after my meal. To get to the park I took a bus which dropped me off at the road that goes to the park. It's a 6-mile walk to the park entrance. Fortunately a truck came down the road after walking one mile and I was able to hitch a ride.

Jason Harlow

Google

We went for the tall waterfalls and it did not disappoint. Hike in went from easy to moderate arriving at the base of the falls. To reach the top it’s an intense scramble over damp rocks and roots and we definitely needed the ropes tied from tree to tree. Once at the top we had a great view and opted not to go up farther to the swimming hole.

Katrina F

Google

It’s an amazing area to explore, especially since it has only been a National Park since 2001! Beautiful waterfalls, the sounds of nature, and a place mostly, to yourself! We did 3 hours of hiking and saw 2 waterfalls. It is an amazing place!