National Parks in Belize

Information about the national parks of Belize.

Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Laughing Bird Caye is a 1.8 acre island located about 11 miles off the coast of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of Belize. It is the southern-most f the islands in the central lagoon of the Belize Barrier Reef. The caye (island) was declared a protected area in 1981 and on December 21, 1991 it was declared a Belizian National Park called "Laughing Bird Caye National Park". In 1996 the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was inscribed on the World Heritage List. Laughing Bird Caye is the most popular day trip out of the Belizian mainland coastal town of Placencia. A boat and a guide will typically cost between $40 and $100 USD depending on the vessel and what is included in the excursion.

Bacalar Chico National Park

Chiquibul Forest Reserve and National Park

Guanacaste National Park

Half Moon Caye National Park

Saint Hermans Blue Hole National Park

Other National Parks in Belize
- Aguas Turbies National Park
- Blue Hole National Park
- Blue Lake National Park
- Paynes Creek National Park
- Rio Blanco National Park
- Sarstoon/Temach National Park

Natural Monuments in Belize
- Blue Hole Natural Monument
- Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
- Victoria Peak Natural Monumen

Monkey Bay National Park
A privately owned wildlife sanctuary near the Belize Zoo. More then 1000 acores of pine and palm savanna, a tropical forest, freshwater wetlands, and lagoons. Great place for bird watching. Camping is allowed (private or a national park?)

More About the National Parks of Belize
- Belize National Parks, Reserves, and Sanctuaries
- Turq.com: Belize National Parks