Region guide

Southern Belize

Southern trail and mountain access zone for Victoria Peak, Cockscomb, and inland jungle trekking.

Photos from Southern Belize

Victoria Peak (Belize) hero image.
Cockscomb Peak hero image.

Southern Belize mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

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

Challenging

Belize Highlands Circuit

A circuit through Belize's interior connecting highland areas, protected areas, and multiple adventure bases.

Challenging

Cockscomb Ridge Trek

Jungle-ridge route in southern Belize linking the Cockscomb massif with nearby trekking access points.

Challenging

Victoria Peak Route

Main summit route to Victoria Peak in southern Belize, passing through jungle and ridge terrain.

Towns and villages

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

Coastal gateway town

Dangriga

Main southern logistics point for inland Victoria Peak and Cockscomb-bound travel.

Coastal base

Placencia

Southern Belize base used for shorter active breaks combining coast and interior trail access.