The Mountain Pine Ridge is 300 square miles of forest reserve that is south of the Western Highway in the Cayo District. Access to the reserve is via the Chiquibul Road from Georgeville or via the Cristo Rey Road from Santa Elena Town, just east of San Ignacio Town.

The Mountain Pine Ridge is home to the Hidden Valley Falls (1,000 Foot-Falls), the Rio On River, the Rio On Pools, and the Rio Frio Cave and Nature Trail, as well as numerous small streams and waterfalls. Besides offering magnificent vistas, the cooler temperatures along with a refreshing swim can provide a welcome respite to the travel weary visitors.

For those who are going to the Maya site at Caracol and/or the Chiquibul Rain Forest, the Mountain Pine Ridge offers a picturesque drive to your ultimate destination.

Follow the links below for more information about what to see on the mainland.

Belize City Belize Zoo Blue Hole National Park Cockscomb Basin WS Community Baboon Sanctuary

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary Five Blues Lake National Park Guanacaste National Park Mountain Pine Ridge Rio Bravo Management Area