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Introduction to Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve
November 20, 2006
Few people think of pine trees as being a tropical species, but you'll see plenty of them in Belize, especially in these rugged mountains. This 3,400-foot-tall (1,020m) ridge is a natural wonderland of spectacular waterfalls, wild orchids, parrots, keel-billed toucans, and other exotic flora and fauna. Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Hidden Valley Falls (also called Thousand Foot Falls), Five Sisters Falls , and the Río On Pools and Río Frío Caves are all located in this area. Continuing on through the Mountain Pine Ridge, you'll eventually come to Caracol , which is the largest of the Belizean Mayan ruins. Caracol was a major Classic Mayan center, rivaling and frequently battling nearby Tikal. Excavation is still in its infancy here, but the site is nonetheless impressive. At nearly 140 feet (420m), the main pyramid at Caracol remains the tallest man-made structure in Belize.
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