Hiking

Most hiking trips go to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, where there are a dozen short hiking trails near the visitor center. If you're a glutton for punishment, you can go on a guided hike to Victoria Peak, the second-highest mountain peak in Belize. The 40-mile (67-km) hike from the visitor center at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary to the top entails inclines of 45 to 60 degrees. Most of these trips require at least three days up and back. One guide who will take you on jungle tours is Marcos Cucul, a jungle survival guide who is a member of the Belize National Cave and Wilderness Rescue Team.

Marcos Cucul. Marcos Cucul is a jungle survival guide who is a member of the Belize National Cave and Wilderness Rescue Team. Hopkins, Stann Creek. www.mayaguide.bz.