St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park National Park

Address: St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, Cayo District, Belize

Website: https://www.travelbelize.org/

Hours: Daily 8am-5pm (subject to change)

Admission: BZD 5-10 (approx.) for park entry; fees and hours managed locally - check Belize’s forest department for current rates

St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park is a protected area in Belize’s Cayo District that conserves a limestone cave system, a freshwater sinkhole known as the Blue Hole, and surrounding forest. The site is a compact natural attraction focused on karst features and short walking routes.

Marked trails and short guided or self-guided visits focus on the cave passages, the Blue Hole cenote and nearby forest, offering chances to see cave formations and local wildlife. The Blue Hole itself is a steep-sided freshwater sinkhole distinct from Belize’s offshore Great Blue Hole.

The park protects karst landscape typical of inland Belize and provides interpretive signs and basic visitor facilities at the trailhead. It is managed to allow recreational caving and nature walks while conserving the cave and its immediate catchment.

The park lies in western Belize’s Cayo District among low limestone hills and forested terrain, accessible from nearby roads serving the central interior of the country.

• Trails and access: Trails through secondary rainforest lead between the cave entrance, the Blue Hole sinkhole and picnic areas, making the site suitable for short hikes.

What to See#

• St. Herman’s Cave: A limestone cave system notable for passages and chambers accessible via marked trails and guided visits.
• The Blue Hole: A forested sinkhole known as the Blue Hole that is a clear-water cenote and a focal point for short walks and nature observation.

St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park is in the Cayo District and is typically accessed by road from Belmopan or San Ignacio. Most visitors travel by car or organized day tour from nearby towns; local guides meet at the park entrance for cave and sinkhole tours.

• Arrive early in the morning to join guided cave tours before the heat rises and crowds arrive.
• St. Herman's Cave and Blue Hole often have stepping stones and wet floors - guided tours are recommended for safety and interpretation.
• Combine with a trip to nearby Actun Tunichil Muknal or Belmopan-area attractions for a full-day itinerary.