Half way towards Placencia this waterfall is on private grounds but yet possible to visit. The fall offers few highlights that make this place very attractive for a visit. To start with, it has a platform where you may practice your jumping techniques! Secondly you can drive all the way to the falls without having to hike at all and thirdly there is a 100% natural fish pedicure offered for free by nature itself. The little fish that live in the pool under the waterfall will nibble away your dead skin on your feet for no extra charge.

It has a couple of nice picnic-tables right by the falls so if you want to bring a picnic it would be a scenic spot for a bite to eat. This adventure could be combined with a trip to Placencia or a visit at the Banana Farm or you could make it to a half day adventure on its own.

Bring: Insect Repellent, Swimwear, Water
How far away: 25 miles, 30 min ride from Hopkins
District: Toledo
Difficulty level ride: Medium
Difficulty level tour: Easy
Percentage off-road: 25%
Bike required: Dual-sport
Tour Duration: 1-3 hours

Ride right to the waterfall!

The relaxing limestone swimming hole at the base of the Rio Blanco waterfall is a twenty minute walk from the park ranger station. Here, the Rio Blanco river travels through wide, shallow pools and cascades over smooth rocks before rolling across the ledge above a stunning plunge pool.

Adrenaline seekers can climb the rocks next to the 100 foot wide waterfall and jump 25 feet into the deep water below. Any little bruise from the breaking the water’s surface is a small price to pay for the bragging rights you earn if you make the jump.

In addition to swimming, the area has excelling birding opportunities, and a hiking trail leading to the cave where the river enters the mountain. If you’re interested in spelunking, hire a local guide to take you on the hour-long rainforest hike to Rock Patch Cave which offers up to four hours of exploration.

Bring: Insect Repellent, Swimwear, Water
How far away: 95 miles, 2h 30 min from Hopkins
District: Toledo
Difficulty level ride: Easy
Difficulty level tour: Easy to Medium
Percentage off-road: 0%
Bike required: Dual-sport or Cruiser
Tour Duration: 2-4 hours

Get your adrenaline pumping!

Take a refreshing swim in the sapphire blue waters of the Inland Blue Hole, a sinkhole in a lush jungle setting fed by an underground river. There is virtually no hiking involved in order to reach this swim hole.

If you feel like moving your limbs some, there is a short hiking trail that will bring you to St. Herman's Cave. The Blue Hole National Park is so accessible that it can easily be combined with day tours to the Belize Zoo or St. Hermans Cave or as part of overnight tours while heading to for instance Cayo district.

Bring: Insect Repellent, Swimwear, Water
How far away: 60 miles, 1h 30 min from Hopkins
District: Cayo
Difficulty level ride: Medium
Difficulty level tour: Easy
Percentage off-road: 0%
Bike required: Dual-sport or Cruiser
Tour Duration: 0,5-1 hour

Cooling pitstop!

Expect a grand time splashing in these pools of this idyllic enclave of smallish waterfalls and naturally formed swimming pools. Surrounded by granite rocks and evergreen trees enjoy this oasis.

Turn the rocks into natural waterslides as you explore the periphery or as many pools as the time allows. Perhaps have a pick-nick on the rocks. This is a great spot to recharge your batteries as you likely are on your way to Caracol Mayan ruins.

Bring: Swimwear, Water
How far away:150 miles, 5h 30 min from Hopkins
District: Cayo
Difficulty level ride: Medium/Hard
Difficulty level tour: Easy
Percentage off-road: 35%
Bike required: Dual-sport
Tour Duration: 1-2 hour

Recharge your batteries!

Thousand Foot Falls is the highest waterfall in Central America. Located in the Mountain Pine ridge a swift river descents over granite rock 1600 ft into a thickly forested gorge.

These waterfalls can be seen from a viewpoint on the western side of the fall that also offers spectacular views over the entire mountain range. Well worth a visit once in the area.

Bring: Insect Repellent, Water
How far away:140 miles, 5h 30 min from Hopkins
District: Cayo
Difficulty level ride: Medium/Hard
Difficulty level tour: Easy
Percentage off-road: 30%
Bike required: Dual-sport
Tour Duration: 0.5 h

Ride right to the viewpoint!

Big Rock Falls is an impressive 60-foot waterfall boasting two large, deep emerald pools filled with spring water perfect for swimming. The water from the peaks of the Maya Mountains rusher over giant granite rock outcroppings and down the waterfall.

The footpath to the falls is a 15-minute hike and involves some difficult climbing down hand hewn stairs to the valley below. This would be a great spot to also enjoy a snack on the cliffs next to the water after playing around in the waterfall.

Bring: Swimwear, Water, snacks
How far away:135 miles, 5h ride from Hopkins
District: Cayo
Difficulty level ride: Medium/Hard
Difficulty level tour: Medium
Percentage off-road: 30%
Bike required: Dual-sport
Tour Duration: 1-2 hour

Get a waterfall massage!

San Antonio is a well-known swimming hole located right off the Southern Highway immediately southwest of the village of San Antonio. The falls flow over a wide stone wall which slows significantly during the dry season, but stretches the width of the cascade in spectacular fashion during the wet season during the early autumn months.

The falls' easy accessibility make them well known to locals and travelers. It has some great picnic tables in right next to the falls. Admission to the swimming hole is $4BZ per person.

Bring: Swimwear, Water, snacks
How far away:95 miles, 2,5h ride from Hopkins
District: Toledo
Difficulty level ride: Easy
Difficulty level tour: Easy
Percentage off-road: 0%
Bike required: Dual-sport or Cruiser
Tour Duration: 1 hour

Have a picnic after your swim!