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Attractions
Just 10 minutes away from Caves Branch Adventure Tours, Yamwits is also within easy reach of many beautiful and interesting sites.
The Blue Hole
Refresh your mind and body in this unique park with a swim in the sapphire waters of the Blue Hole, a visit the depths of St. Hermans Cave or a hike on the nature trails with their breathtaking views. There are also two camping sites where the adventurous visitor can spend the night.
Refresh your mind and body in this unique park with a swim in the sapphire waters of the Blue Hole, a visit the depths of St. Hermans Cave or a hike on the nature trails with their breathtaking views. There are also two camping sites where the adventurous visitor can spend the night.
Birdwatching
For bird lovers, Yamwits is the ideal location. As many as 30 species of birds can be seen from the wide verandah. Stroll through the citrus orchards in the early morning light and discover the sights and sounds of many more birds and wild life.
For bird lovers, Yamwits is the ideal location. As many as 30 species of birds can be seen from the wide verandah. Stroll through the citrus orchards in the early morning light and discover the sights and sounds of many more birds and wild life.
Mayan Sites
Belize is blessed with a rich mayan heritage of palaces and temples left behind as proof of a past great mayan civilization. Mayan sites such as those of Altun Ha and Xunantunich (pictured on your left), are located close to major roads while others, like Lamanai and Caracol, are more difficult of access.
Xunantunich, less than an hours drive from Yamwits, lies across the green crystalline waters of the Mopan River and the village of San Jose Succotz. Climbing the main temple "El Castillo" is as much a part of the adventure as exploring the surrounding regions.
Belize is blessed with a rich mayan heritage of palaces and temples left behind as proof of a past great mayan civilization. Mayan sites such as those of Altun Ha and Xunantunich (pictured on your left), are located close to major roads while others, like Lamanai and Caracol, are more difficult of access.
Xunantunich, less than an hours drive from Yamwits, lies across the green crystalline waters of the Mopan River and the village of San Jose Succotz. Climbing the main temple "El Castillo" is as much a part of the adventure as exploring the surrounding regions.
Lamanai, located on the edge of a lagoon, is accesible by road and river and it is this which makes an excursion to Lamanai unforgettable, for its remoteness and its partially uncovered state heighten its splendour and mystique.
Caracol, the largest kown maya ceremonial center in Belize, is currently in a state of excavation and restoration. Both Caracol and Lamanai are also just one of many examples of the beauty not only of the temple-pyramids themselves but of their surroundings.
Caracol, the largest kown maya ceremonial center in Belize, is currently in a state of excavation and restoration. Both Caracol and Lamanai are also just one of many examples of the beauty not only of the temple-pyramids themselves but of their surroundings.
Guanacaste National Park
This 50 acre tropical forest remnant, located on the north side of the Western Highway at its junction with the Hummingbird Highway in the Cayo District, provides an opportunity for the whole family to experience the beauty of Belize's world-renowned biodiversity just outside the capital city. The park's relatively small size allows the visitor to come face to face with the varied wild life and lush vegetation.
The park is named for the giant guanacaste(tubroos) tree growing near the southwestern edge of the park. In addition to the guanacaste tree, there are numerous other species of trees throughout the park.
Although the mammal population is rather small, over one hundred species of birds have been identified within the park.
This 50 acre tropical forest remnant, located on the north side of the Western Highway at its junction with the Hummingbird Highway in the Cayo District, provides an opportunity for the whole family to experience the beauty of Belize's world-renowned biodiversity just outside the capital city. The park's relatively small size allows the visitor to come face to face with the varied wild life and lush vegetation.
The park is named for the giant guanacaste(tubroos) tree growing near the southwestern edge of the park. In addition to the guanacaste tree, there are numerous other species of trees throughout the park.
Although the mammal population is rather small, over one hundred species of birds have been identified within the park.
5 Blues Lake
The 5 Blues Lake is one of Belize's natural wonders and it makes for an incredible sight as the varying depths of the lake reflected in various shades of blue.
Two hundred seventeen species of birds have been identified in the park and all five of Belize's wildcats make their home within the park's boundaries.
Activites at the park include swimming in the lake and taking the many nature trails that criss cross the park, as well as bird watching or just enjoying the wilderness in its pristine condition.
Two hundred seventeen species of birds have been identified in the park and all five of Belize's wildcats make their home within the park's boundaries.
Activites at the park include swimming in the lake and taking the many nature trails that criss cross the park, as well as bird watching or just enjoying the wilderness in its pristine condition.
Cayes
Belize's coastline is dotted with enchanting cayes that may be reached by sea or air in a matter of minutes. Enjoy the sun and the sea along with culture and cuisine particular only to Belize.
Belize's coastline is dotted with enchanting cayes that may be reached by sea or air in a matter of minutes. Enjoy the sun and the sea along with culture and cuisine particular only to Belize.
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