Rio Bravo, Belize

Total Area of Park: 108313 ha

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Destination Site Overview

Partners: Programme for Belize (PfB)

Location: Belize

Site Description:

Established in 1988, The Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area (RBCMA) is the largest private protected area in Belize and accounts for 4 percent of the total national land area. RBCMA comprises 260,000 acres of tropical forest, which is home to over 300 species of birds, 200 tree species, and 12 endangered animal species. Abundant in wildlife, Rio Bravo is reputed to have the healthiest and most abundant population of jaguars in all of Central America. RBCMA also boasts La Milpa, the third largest Maya site in Belize and one of at least 60 on the property.

Principle Ecotourism Attractions:

• La Milpa Mayan Ruins
• Primary rainforest
• Great birding
• Cultural tours to nearby Maya/Mestizo and Mennonite villages
• Opportunities to participate in natural history and archaeology research projects

Guide Availability: English and Spanish speaking trained naturalists.

Infrastructure:
Five cabanas with 3 beds in each, private bathrooms, hot water and solar electricity. Dormitory building has 6 rooms with five beds in each with shared hi tech composting toilets and bathrooms; hot water.

Number of Visitors Per Year: 1,200-1,500

Accessibility: Approximately a 2 1/2 hour drive from Belize City.

Peak Season: February - May

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