Bocawina Falls

The Mayflower Bocawina National Park has Bocawina Falls. Actually, this national park has three waterfalls (Bocawina Falls, Three Sisters Falls, and Antelope Falls). In addition to this magnificent waterfall, Bocawina is also the location of a staggering variety of bird species, Mayan ruins, and what is allegedly the longest zip line in the entire nation. The falls are stunning and spectacular at around 100 feet tall. They should be reached with a guide as they are hidden in the surrounding woodland. If you want to get your heart rate up, go swimming or have a picnic in the pools below the falls. If you want to go rappelling or rock climbing, such activities are also accessible. Never leave home without your binoculars if you enjoy viewing birds.

Hopkins is the closest city and takes the longest to reach by automobile (20 minutes). However, in addition to Hopkins, trips are also available from Placencia and Dangriga. The park's entrance is around 4-and-a-half kilometers from the Southern Highway. It is a short stroll of around 1-1/4 miles from the tourist center to the nearby Bocawina and Three Sisters Falls on the Bocawina Falls route. Due to some steep areas that can become treacherous after rain, the 1.3/4-mile Antelope Falls path is a little more challenging than other trails. The modest visitor center has trail maps for sale. So far, little excavation has been conducted at the Mayan sites, but the park-like setting at the base of the Maya Mountains is beautiful.

Location: Mayflower Bocawina National Park, southern district of Stann Creek
Time open: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM