Once used by Mayan traders shuttling goods between cities and British loggers transporting precious mahogany, the Belize River has catered to a multitude of travelers and vessels throughout its storied past.
Because the river originates in Guatamala and runs straight across to Belize City, it is highly accessible throughout the country. As you paddle this Class I-II river, Belize´s national symbol, the endangered Baird´s Tapir (Mountain Cow), may make a guest appearance. Remote pockets of river offer travelers a glimpse into the natural habitat of other rare, endemic species. Located along a twenty-mile stretch of the Belize River, the Community Baboon Sanctuary makes a perfect stop along the way.
The last 3 days of the Annual La Ruta Maya Canoe Race – a 4 day race from western Belize to the coast in March - are run on the Belize river ending near the Belcan bridge in Belize City on Day 4.
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