Belize is a country teeming with stunning natural land and water features. If you are looking for a cool swim and an adventure at the same time, heading to one of their glorious waterfalls would be the perfect idea. You should find so many in this country, where you can swim, hike and enjoy varied wildlife. Here are the top four waterfalls of Belize country.

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Rio Blanco Waterfall

About 6 miles north of San Antonio, past the village of Santa Cruz lies the Rio Blanco Waterfall Park, a popular stop for both visitors and locals. The Rio Blanco flows through wide, shallow pools and gentle cascades formed of smooth slabs of sandstone and mudstone, before pouring over a 15-foot ledge into a deep pool. Surrounding limestone boulders allow easy exploration above the pool. Further upstream, a small waterfall and wading pool feed the main waterfall. Trees and flowering vegetation encircle the cliffs giving cool shade. Maya children come here to sell trinkets to tourists.

San Antonio Waterfall

Just a mile from San Antonio Village flows the tranquil San Antonio waterfall and pool, just a couple of yards off the roadside. The waterfall cascades 8 feet over a smooth pear shaped limestone rock covered with bright green moss. Riverine vegetation surrounds the entire pool. Above the waterfall is thick vegetation surrounding an upper cove with a smooth limestone floor. The water in the cove is only a half foot deep, making it easy to explore. There are shade trees giving a cool spot for picnicking on flat, dry boulders near the pool. Watch for colored dragonflies and hummingbirds.

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Golden Stream Waterfall/Pools

The Golden Stream waterfall and pool is located near Golden Stream Village along the Southern Highway. Tall trees and thick vegetation grow along the sides of the crystal clear waterfall. Small waterfalls tumble from a two-foot ledge into a big pool. Further up the river, gentle cascades tumble over a short ledge of limestone boulders into a smaller pool. The pools are separated by an upper level of flat limestone covered with shallow grooves. Two flat stones near the edge of the river reveal patches of threadbare material where Maya villages used to bathe and wash their clothes.

Pueblo Viejo Upper and Lower Falls

The Pueblo Viejo Upper and Lower Falls are located at the base of limestone hills below Pueblo Viejo Village. Small waterfalls flow over each ledge, rushing through narrow cuts on each level toward the next fall. Each level is flat and extends about 10 feet long and 20 feet wide. They are covered with shallow puddles where tadpoles thrive. At the bottom of this giant limestone step, the highest waterfall is about 15 feet above a wide swimming pool. The huge pool below flows downstream where Maya villagers frequently bathe and wash their clothes.

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During your Belize vacation, make sure that you make time to visit at least one of these waterfalls. As your Belize hotel concierge for tour packages in these spots. Travel in Belize now and experience these stunning water features.