National park · Belize
Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Enter Mayflower Bocawina National Park for $10 BZD entry (check) and hike Antelope Falls trail (2 km (1.2 mi), moderate) in the dry season; avoid the rainy months (May–Oct) for safer trails.Enter Mayflower Bocawina National Park for $10 BZD entry (check) and hike Antelope Falls trail (1.2 mi (2 km), moderate) in the dry season; avoid the rainy months (May–Oct) for safer trails.
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Area
100 km² (39 sq mi)39 sq mi (100 km²)
approximate
Established
2001
Best months
—
UNESCO
None
Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Belize ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Belize's Immigration Department or a Belizean embassy before booking.
- Belize ↗Snorkel and dive in the marine reserves only with licensed guides; do not touch coral or feed marine life.
- Belize ↗Leaving by land or sea costs BZ$40 (US$20) in cash at the border or dock; the air departure tax is in your ticket.
At a glance
- Country
- Belize
- Area
- 100 km² (39 sq mi)39 sq mi (100 km²)
- Exact park size not published (check).
- Established
- 2001
- Best months
- —
- Permits
- For some areas
Mayflower Bocawina National Park in Stann Creek offers Maya ruins, a small museum, and three waterfall trails, including the Antelope Falls hike, with camping allowed in the plaza area.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 2001.
Size and age
100 km² (39 sq mi)39 sq mi (100 km²) · national park since 2001
Exact park size not published (check).
Why go
- Explore Mayan ruins and a small museum near the visitor centre.
- Hike three trails ending at waterfalls and natural pools, especially the Antelope Falls trail.
When to go
- JanGo
- FebGo
- MarGo
- AprGo
- MayCaution
- JunCaution
- JulCaution
- AugCaution
- SepCaution
- OctCaution
- NovGo
- DecGo
- Mayrain increases, trail erosion
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Howler Monkeys, Gibnut, small catsAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Butterflies and mothsAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
From Southern Highway (Stann Creek)
Drive 9 km (5.6 mi) south on the Southern Highway, then turn onto gravel Mayflower Road for 6.5 km (4 mi) to the park plaza.Drive 5.6 mi (9 km) south on the Southern Highway, then turn onto gravel Mayflower Road for 4 mi (6.5 km) to the park plaza.
30–45 min
From Belmopan
Take the Southern Highway south (≈150 km (93 mi)) then follow signs to Mayflower Road.Take the Southern Highway south (≈93 mi (150 km)) then follow signs to Mayflower Road.
≈3 h
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Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza area | Visitor centre, warden station, camp sites, museum, trailheads. | Open with entry ticket. |
| Antelope Falls trailhead | Starts at the plaza, leads to a 15 m waterfall and pool. | Open with entry ticket. |
| Maya ruin zone | Jungle‑covered mound near the plaza. | Open, no guide required. |
Sketch map
Take the points offline
3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates centred on the visitor plaza; trail points are approximate.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry | BZD 10 | person | official fee (check) |
| Camp fee (Plaza area) | BZD 10 | person | requires warden permission, no fires |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Camping permit or guide
What would our group pay?
People
Nights or days
- BZD 10
- BZD 10
Tick the fees that apply to your trip to see a total.
A guide, not a quote: the ranges are estimates (checked 2026-09) and each fee may have rules on who pays it. Check with the park or your operator before you go.
Park rules
- Stay on trails
- Leave the marked paths; off‑trail walking is prohibited.
- Fires
- No open fires; only camp stoves allowed.
- Camping
- Allowed only in the plaza area with warden permission.
- Pets
- Not allowed in the park.
- Drones
- Not permitted without special permission.
Where to stay
In the park
Plaza camping
Basic sites with a warden‑run camp, $10 fee per person.
Near the park
Hopkins village
Guesthouses and hotels a short drive from the park.
Safety
Steep, slippery sections on Antelope Falls trail medium
Rain‑induced trail erosion high
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Plaza area reachable by car; short walks are level.
- Trails are steep and uneven; not suitable for limited mobility.
Visiting lightly
- Support local guides and the Friends of Mayflower group.
- Leave no waste; use refillable water bottles.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Mayflower Bocawina National Park?
The entry fee is $10 BZD per person (check official source).
What are the best hikes in Mayflower Bocawina National Park?
Antelope Falls trail (moderate, 2 km round‑trip) and the two other park trails ending at waterfalls are the main hikes.
When is the best time to visit Mayflower Bocawina National Park?
The dry season (Nov–Apr) offers the safest trail conditions; the rainy months (May–Oct) can make trails slippery.
Can I camp in the park?
Yes, in the plaza area with warden permission; a $10 BZD fee applies and fires are prohibited.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not permitted inside the park.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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