Mountain Pine Ridge Tour

The Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve is over 100,000 acres of mainly granite and limestone. It is home to river, valleys, caves, waterfalls, streams and pine forests. It is a popular site explored due to its gems of spectacular natural habitat such as: 1000FT Falls, Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and the Big Rock Falls. Visitors get to enjoy a day of hiking, swimming, wildlife watching or relaxing under a waterfall.

Things to know:

MINIMUM 2 person

Dress comfortable

Est. time of tour: Approx. 4-8hrs

Tour Package includes:

Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve ( Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools and Big Rock Falls)

Admission fee

Use of Equipment

Lunch, refreshments & fruit bowl

Towel

Things to Bring:

Swim Suit

Snacks/extra water/refreshments

Sun Screen

Bug Spray

Camera

Extra Clothes to change

Sturdy walking shoe

The Rio Frio Cave is located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. It was used as a sacred burial site for the ancient Maya. It measures more than 65 feet high and is a popular natural attraction known for its enormous front entry. It is a quarter mile filled with natural wonders, inside the cave are giant stalactite, enormous coloured boulders, stone chandeliers, water pools and waterfalls. This popular destination can be toured by individuals of different ages especially on a hot day.

The Rio on Pools is located 15 miles off the Western Highway from the Santa Elena Town in the Mountain Pine Ridge and is surrounded by 300 square miles of Caribbean Pine and forest reserve. It is famous for its fresh-water pools and appealing waterfalls which makes it the perfect picnic location with a beautiful view of the area from the riverbank. This natural beauty is easily accessible and can be enjoyed by anyone, for the different sizes and depths of the pools. This tour is a day filled with sunbathing, water massages, relaxation and swimming at a natural spa.

Big Rock Falls is a hidden gem located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve flowing over the Privassion Creek. It is a large cenote surrounded by big rocks and a small pool at the bottom. It takes about 1 ½ hr from San Ignacio Town to the 150 FT waterfall. Upon reaching, there is a trail of about 300 yards and 130 FT down to meet the valley. You will be welcomed by the roar of the cascading waterfall and cool mist and captivated by this secret paradise natural beauty.

This tour is for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers. You can climb boulders and plunge into the pool below or relax under the water fall and enjoy a water massage.

During the tour you will enjoy a delicious Belizean Cuisine picnic style before we head back to town.

The waterfall is all yours, soak in the sound of nature and lookout for wildlife they are often seen roaming around the forest.