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Region guide

Maya Mountains

Interior mountain system covering Belize's highest peaks, forest trekking, and Mountain Pine Ridge adventure routes.

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Map of Maya Mountains

Mountains, route lines, and ski areas are shown together so the area layout is clear before you open individual pages.

Mountains Routes Alpine skiing Cross-country skiing

Adventures

These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.

Mountains

Highest mountain in country Add to my list

Doyle's Delight

1,124M in Belize

Remote jungle access, navigation, and humid mountain conditions are the main challenges on this summit.

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Moderate

Belize Highlands Circuit

A broader Belize interior circuit connecting highlands, protected areas, and multi-stop adventure bases.

  • Distance34 km
  • Days2 days
  • High point800M
Moderate

Mountain Pine Ridge Walk

A Belize interior walking route across Mountain Pine Ridge linking waterfalls, pine forest, and highland viewpoints.

  • Distance16 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point700M
Severe

Doyle's Delight Expedition Route

The core Belize highpoint expedition line through the Maya Mountains to Doyle's Delight.

  • Distance26 km
  • Days3 days
  • High point1,124M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Arrival city

Belize City

Primary arrival city for Belize mountain and inland adventure travel.

Protected area base

Mountain Pine Ridge

Interior reserve access point for Belize ridge walks, waterfalls, and mountain trekking.

Mountain gateway town

San Ignacio

Main inland base for Mountain Pine Ridge and western Belize adventure logistics.