Miss Conservation-Chiquibul
National Park Ambassador
Eco-Quest Expeditions
"Saving Wilderness Through Adventure"
We have the best naturalist guides and rangers with extensive experience in conducting long distance expeditions in the most extreme and rugged areas of Belize imaginable. Their passion is conservation work and they're welcoming you to be a part of their ongoing conservation effort in areas never thought possible for the common visitor a few years ago. Each trip is based on the concepts of monitoring, education, building pride and you being a central figure that can help better protect these natural and cultural symbols of Belize. Our motto is Saving Wilderness through Adventure. To get this experience you do not need to be an avid hiker, but must enjoy the outdoors – we promise to take you to areas that are unique and be a part of a high caliber staff whose goal is to protect the areas you will hike and climb.
Destination Chiquibul Cave
The Chiquibul forest and cave system in Belize is an educational adventure in the largest intact forest north of the Amazon. The exploration of the jungle and underworld - once mastered by the Great Maya Civilization - is an awesome experience. Join the park rangers on a reconnaissance and monitoring of activities along the Chiquibul Cave System which is the largest cave system of its type in Central America. Its huge entrances rival the tallest buildings in the country.
The Chiquibul is the perfect learning laboratory. Located within the extensive Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, rare and endangered species occur here including endemic plants, 5 species of wildcat, Baird’s Tapir, Scarlet Macaw, Howler Monkey, Juliani Frog, and the Keel-billed Motmot. You’ll experience one of the most unique broadleaf forests in the world while helping to promote conservation of this region.
Departure from San Ignacio and surrounding areas is at 5:00 am in the morning with two hours’ drive to our ranger base. From there a military land rover will transport you to the nearest location for another two hours after which the hiking may be for some 4 hours. You will practice use of a GPS and compass along the route in the company of rangers. Camping takes place near the cave entrance. This is a completely exclusive opportunity since the cave is not open to the general public. Only small numbers can join us on these monitoring trips to the cave.
The Magnificent Five
Think Belize. Imagine the rainforest, picture the wild life. Crocodiles, tapirs, jaguars, frogs, and the colorful Macaw are the magnificent animals you may encounter paddling the Upper Macal River. Originating in the Maya mountains and winding down through the lush jungles of Belize this river is home to a great bio-diversity. Be part of a monitoring and adventure trek. Join us and see for yourself the ongoing work firsthand about what it takes to protect a species such as the Scarlet Macaw. While there view Chiquibul’s magnificent five: Tapir, Jaguar, Scarlet Macaw, Morelet's Crocodile and Juliani Frog. With your help we can ensure preservation of the bio-diversity and a green future for our children.
Canoeing on the Upper Macal River provides you with one of the greatest experience to view the Belizean wildlife. The first part of the trek is traveling upstream on a 40 horse power skiff for about 40 minutes, bird watching and recording observations along the way with park staff. Birds like Anhinga, Boat Billed Heron, Pigmy Kingfisher, White Hawk and King Vulture to name a few. The bright colorful Scarlet Macaws can be seen flying low or on the trees. Watch for the Tapir grazing along the sides of the lagoon.
Departure from San Ignacio and surrounding areas is at 5:00 am in the morning with two hour drive to our destination. 40 minutes up stream brings us to the confluence of the Upper Macal and Raspaculo Rivers. We spend about five hour in the area covering about seven km bird watching and documenting wildlife.
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