Waterfalls cascading into crystal clear jungle pools, resplendent tropical birds, and wild cats roaming a 7000-acre National Park are part of the extraordinary setting for your next rainforest adventure. Nowhere else in Belize can you enjoy the comforts of a boutique eco-lodge, fine dining, and a limitless selection of adventures within a National Park. Centrally located in the heart of the Maya Mountains in the Stann Creek District.
Jungle adventures for the whole family
We have got you covered for fun and adventure with a two-mile zipline course that takes you high into the rainforest canopy, ropes courses where you can rappel down waterfalls, trails leading to hidden jungle pools, and high ridgetops with vistas stretching out to the Caribbean Sea. There is something here for everyone!
A natural rainforest to explore!
With a first-class network of trails through the surrounding National Park, you have come to the right place to experience the tropical rainforests of Belize! With over 290 bird species identified in our National Park, Bocawina is the perfect destination for birdwatchers.
Bocawina Mayflower National Park is also part of the Belize Jaguar Corridor, a protected habitat for big wild cats and endemic species.
Staying at Bocawina?
There is something here for everyone, from bird watching, hiking, relaxing, exploring Mayan ruins to making new friends. We believe in keeping this tropical paradise as pure and untouched as possible while providing our guests with comfort and service.
We hope that during your stay with us you will feel at home and enjoy being attended to by our friendly staff. By the time you leave, you will have a new sense of nature and the warmness of the Belizean people, all the while enjoying beautiful hiking, breathtaking views, creatures in their natural habitat and the peacefulness and tranquility of being away from the stress of everyday life.
Wild Fig Bistro & Bar
Definitely, the focal point of Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures facilities is the restaurant and bar. With an unobstructed view of the rainforest canopied hills, one can't help but spend a good portion of their leisure time in The Wild Fig Restaurant. Always with a friendly smile and attentive care, the restaurant staff provide a comfortable and enchanting dining experience.
The Wild Fig Restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients available. We offer international and Central American cuisine, as well as local fare along with Creole dishes. Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free meals are also available on request.
The Park
The park is situated on the eastern end of the Maya Mountains next to the Sittee River Forest Reserve in southern Belize. This national park connects a region between the Maya Mountains and the coastal plains. This 7000 acres park, primarily consists of tropical evergreen broadleaf, lowland and hill forest ecosystems.
Wildlife
While generally secretive, mammal species observed in the park include Baird’s tapir, Yucatan black howler monkey, jaguar, ocelot, deer, coati, white-lipped peccary, paca, agouti, kinkajou, gray fox, Northern tamandua, and several dozen species of bats.
Mayan Heritage
The park has two unexcavated Mayan Temple Mounds, as well as many other unexplored Mayan sites. A small teaching center is located in the plaza area, with an exhibit that includes a brief history of the local ancient Maya, as well as modern man’s impact on the area. Interactive exhibits are designed particularly for younger visitors.
Adventures
Belize Adventures and Tours
Choose between On-site adventures waiting for you just outside your room and Off-site tours to discover the inland beauty of Belize.
Feel free to also explore on your own, with miles of hiking trails, unexcavated Mayan ruins, and beautiful waterfalls with freshwater natural pools
Off-site Tours - Lots more possibilities, but here are a few of our most popular tours! The full-day tour includes lunch, all tours include transportation.
Horseback Riding
Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve
Xunantunich + Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins + Inland Blue Hole
Belize Xunantunich + Cave Canoeing at Barton Creek Cave
Belize Caracol Mayan Ruins
Belize Birdwatching at Sittee River (Boat Tour)
Belize Monkey River & Shopping at Placencia
Cave Tubing -
Cave Tubing + Xunantunich or Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins
Cave Tubing + Ziplining
Belize Zoo
Belize Zoo, Inland Blue Hole & Guanacaste National Park
Belize ATM Cave Tour (Actun Tunichil Muknal)
Tikal National Park (Guatemala)
Belize Mayan Living Experience
Explore on your own! - There are over 700 acres of rainforest to explore!
Birdwatching (don’t forget your binoculars!)
Wildlife watching. Howler monkeys, jaguars, crocodiles, armadillos roam around the park can be mindful of your surrounding
Hiking - over 13 miles of hiking trails from easy to moderate
Waterfalls - over 5 different waterfalls that you can explore (Antelope Falls, Bocawina Falls, etc) Follow the waterfall loop for a full day of exploration
Swimming - natural freshwater pools of water where you can swim
Explore the unexcavated Mayan ruins around the property, grab a map and follow the tracks of the Mayans
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
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We had an excellent experience with Adventure Life. This was our second trip with them and we have a third in process. Our trip to Vietnam and Asia were well planned, great accommodations and very good guides. Everything went smoothly.
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This is the second trip we’ve booked through Adventure Life and Jane was very helpful in finding a great price for our adventure.
Michael Mechsner
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Mary always does an outstanding job... and this trip planning was no exception. She always brings a high level of quality customer service to any question or request we pose.
Linda Bird
4 days ago
We loved the experience of travelling on a small boat with 28 other passengers. The itinerary was excellent, usually including two stops per day at different Croatian islands and only 2-3 hours of sailing. Each of the stops were beautiful; the islands were all unique and memorable and no two stops were the same.
Vivian Howard
1 week ago
Just as she did last time we booked with Adventure Life, Franny really listened to what we wanted for our trip and went the extra mile to help us build the perfect itinerary.