Blue Hole National Park

Blue Hole National Park is a national park located just off the Hummingbird Highway in the Cayo District of Belize, near Belmopan, the capital city. It is over 500 acres in area and contains two cave systems, various nature trails, and the cool jungle pool from which the park gets its name. Originally called Blue Hole National Park, the name was changed to St. Herman’s Blue Hole to avoid confusion with the one found in the sea, which is called Blue Hole National Monument.

The Blue Hole National Park is managed by the Belize Audubon Society. November through February are generally the best months to visit since that’s Belize’s dry season, but the country is also ideal during the ultra-hot months of May and June since the water comes from underground and remains cool at all times. The park is open daily from 8 am to 4 pm and costs $4 USD ($8 BZD) for foreigners to enter. Reaching Blue Hole National Park involves walking down a short but steep section of stairs, which has a landing where visitors can leave their clothes and other items.

You may have seen images of Belize’s famous blue hole: a perfectly round, sapphire sinkhole embedded in the country’s beautiful barrier reef. There’s plenty of adventure to be found in the caves and on the trails, especially for wildlife lovers, but there’s nothing like heading to the blue hole on a characteristically hot Belizean day for a dip in the cool water. The hole is a large enough pool to accommodate plenty of swimmers, though it rarely feels crowded.

Location: St.Margaret, Belmopan, Belize

Website: https://www.belizeadventure.ca/activities/st-hermans-blue-hole-national-park/

Tel: 501 615-3156

Hour: 8:00 AM - 17:00 PM

Google Rating: 4.5/5