Billy Barquedier National Park National Park
Belizean park protecting rainforest and cave systems
A small Belizean park protecting lowland rainforest, limestone outcrops and cave systems; visitors arrive for short hikes, birdwatching and exploring sinkholes and jungle trails.
Billy Barquedier National Park at a Glance#
Address: Billy Barquedier National Park, Stann Creek District, Southern District, Belize
Hours: Daylight hours; visitor services vary by season
Admission: Park entry often free or modest; guided cave tours may have fees - check Belize Forestry Department or local park office
How to Get to Billy Barquedier National Park#
Billy Barquedier is inland from Belize’s southern coast. From Belize City, drive south on the Southern Highway toward Dangriga and then follow local roads toward the Billy Barquedier area; it is a several-hour drive. Local tour operators in Hopkins and Dangriga can arrange transport and guided visits.
Tips for Visiting Billy Barquedier National Park#
- Hire a local certified guide for cave dives and river trails - guides know seasonal hazards and where wildlife is concentrated.
- Bring insect repellent and sun protection; trail conditions can be slippery in wet weather.
- Combine a visit with nearby Placencia or Hopkins for accommodation and travel logistics.
Best Time to Visit Billy Barquedier National Park#
A compact Belizean national park with cave systems and forested trails - best visited during the dry season for safer trail access.
Weather & Climate near Billy Barquedier National Park#
Billy Barquedier National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2071 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 17° - 26° | 22° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.1h |
| February | Excellent | 18° - 27° | 23° | 74 mm | some cloud | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
| March | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 60 mm | some cloud | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 21° - 30° | 25° | 52 mm | some cloud | 72% | 3.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 26° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.8h |
| June | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 257 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.0h |
| July | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 282 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| August | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 216 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| September | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 265 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 251 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Very Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 208 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| December | Very Good | 18° - 27° | 22° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.0h |