Thousand Foot Falls Waterfall
Belize's highest waterfall plunging through rainforest
In Cayo District, Thousand Foot Falls drops from jungle-clad escarpments near Mountain Pine Ridge and is promoted as one of Central America's highest waterfalls; hikers reach viewpoints via a short trail and guided tours.
Thousand Foot Falls at a Glance#
Address: Thousand Foot Falls Natural Monument area, Cayo District, Belize
Hours: Daylight hours; access often by guided trek or arranged transport
Admission: Entry into the reserve typically requires a permit or guided access; check with Belize Forest Department
How to Get to Thousand Foot Falls#
Access typically begins from the Cayo town centers such as Belmopan or San Ignacio with 4x4 transport recommended; local guides and tour operators in the Cayo District can arrange permits and transport to trailheads and viewpoints.
Tips for Visiting Thousand Foot Falls#
- Hire a guide from the Cayo District for safer trail navigation and permission issues-roads into the reserve are rough and poorly signposted.
- Bring insect repellent and rain gear; the trail to the falls crosses humid forest and sudden showers are common.
- Photography requires patience-views of the falls are best from the rim viewpoint; lower-angle vistas may require scrambling on slippery trails.
Best Time to Visit Thousand Foot Falls#
Dry season offers better trail conditions and clearer vistas; wet season is dramatic but wetter and more challenging.
Weather & Climate near Thousand Foot Falls#
Thousand Foot Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1949 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 15° - 25° | 20° | 133 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 74 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 57 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 51 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 76 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 249 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 247 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 178 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 241 mm | - | - | 1.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 240 mm | - | - | 1.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 226 mm | - | - | 1.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 177 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
