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Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a marine reserve close to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. It covers approximately 18 km² (4,448 acres) of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forest. Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel".

In the early 1980s fish stocks in the area around Hol Chan began to dwindle and at the same time tourism to the Cayes began to increase. Disputes arose over access to the Hol Chan cut, a natural break in the reef, which was a productive fishing area but also popular with snorkelers and divers. Proposed fishing bans were rejected and in the mid 1980s public consultation over establishing a marine protected area began. Reserve status was also called for by international organizations such as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS) and Peace Corps, due to the unique formation of the channel, the abundant fishery resources (including conch and lobster) and the feasibility of including an interlinked system of coral reef, sea grass and mangrove habitats in this area.



Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Belize Cave Tubing and Belize Zoo Horseback Riding is designed to last approximately 6 hours. This includes an hour drive from Belize City to rain forest where the horseback riding is carried out. As we drive to the rain forest we will be narrating the history of Belize and its culture to you. When you arrive in the rain forest, we will having a short rest room break. After the break you will be given instructions on how to comfortably control the horses. The horseback ride last approximately an hour.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

After the horseback riding we will drive approximately 25 minutes to the cave tubing park. When we arrive at the cave tubing park we will be having a short rest room break. After the break, you will be issued with headlamps, life vests, and inner tubes. We will then start a 20 minutes hike to the entrance of the caves. The cave tubing part of the tour last approximately 1.5 hours.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

After the cave tubing part of the tour we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. You will be served a local dish of rice and beans with chicken. After lunch we will drive approximately 20 minutes to the Belize Zoo where you get the chance to view some of our native wildlife. The tour of the Belize zoo last approximately an hour. After the tour of the zoo you will be driven back to Belize City.

USD$195.00 per/ person

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