rio blanco national park

I saw a lot of waterfalls in Belize, this one was one of the largest and most powerful (I was there in wet season). If you're in the area and you really like waterfalls then you should go. You can five off of a little cliff (doesn't seem so little when you're standing on it) and swim under the waterfall, which is lovely and refreshing. If waterfalls are a dime a dozen to you, the park itself was not the best maintained. You could totally skip it and check out much more hikeable, interesting jungle stuff outside of Laguna village in Toledo, or some of the bigger nature reserves in Stann Creek District (Cockscombe, Mayflower)

I can still feel the adrenaline in my body from the Rio Blanco waterfall. My knees are still rattling and my heart is still picking a fight with my lungs over it. You can go to Rio Blanco and just look, but then a group of missionary kids will likely come by and challenge you to jump. (They will then offer support and guidance, but first they will bully you. Have no doubt.)The number of feet between the platform on the cliff and the drop to the water is debated, but that is not the scariest part of Rio Blanco; The Branch is. There is a raggedy, firm-looking stick growing out from the rock and you SWEAR you are going to hit it on the way down, but then you don’t. You land in the water, hard enough to bruise, but from that shock comes a raging confidence that YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. If you need a little psychological terror followed by a conviction of your awesomeness, you should come here and jump. Quickly.

There weren't that much to do for young kids or folks that aren't good swimmers. However, the teens had a great time with the two big falls.

We drove there in our rental car, I guess with public it will be difficult but there is some traffic so one can try to get a ride. One will pass by Santa Cruz an old Maya village with traditional houses also they are worth the visit as well. VERRY friendly people there and we got invited for lunch!!The entry fee is 15$ that's not a lot but the trails after the waterfall and the bridge is not maintained since quite some time I guess. The waterfalls are great and it takes maybe 10min to get there also easy with kids. Great place, nice swimming and good birdwatching since we got there early enough. We had the place for ourselves and it looks like there are rarely "many" people. The trails along the river are seldom in use so it was not easy to follow them but I loved it, since it was kind of an adventure. However the bridge is broken and the ranger told us relaxed "only since 5 years", ok we could cross the river easy without the bridge but of course with a high water level that will be impossible. Overall a nice place but without a car I would not go there, except you have a lot of time!!

Rio Blanco National Park is a favorite scenery and natural beauty for everyone who visits the park. The park is 105 acresand has a spectacular waterfall during the "Green Season" (check out the picture). You can jump off the surrounding rocks and fall 20 feet into crystal-clear water.

We had a rental car so we drove to Rio Blanco ourselves without a guide. There is a $15 entrance fee but you don't need a guide for this waterfall. From the entry, you hike about 5-10 minutes and you get to the waterfall. At first glance, I was a little disappointed since it didn't look like the picture in our guide book with tons of water gushing over the falls. Well, that's because it's dry season in March so there is still a waterfall, just not as full. Nonetheless, we really enjoyed ourselves here. We walked up from the waterfall and swam in the smaller waterfall. The water felt great and so clear. It was so relaxing. Then we hiked down from the waterfall and there is a little cliff area. Some people started jumping from the cliff into the deeper pool and my son and husband joined in. They loved it and had a great time. We ended up spending a good 3 hours here enjoying ourselves. It was really relaxing and a fun way to spend the afternoon.Another great part of this park is the drive from Punta Gorda. As we get near to Rio Blanco, we saw traditional mayan family homes (thatch roof palapa home with dirt floor) with farm animals and kids running around the yard area. We enjoyed the drive as much as the waterfall.

It's definitely a place to visit if you like to swim, jump and hike. The only thing the Cable Bridge is still not restored, I believe the Association is working on another Proposal to get some funding. But great for Birding, Rainforest Remedies or just relaxing

Was here at end of dry season, so river flow was very little, and waters stagnant looking. Big pool water was very warm. No waterfall then. Did short loop trail thru forest of very small trees, essentially no wildlife. The road in is recently being improved to paved highway, which felt odd as it passed thru the traditional thatched-roofed Mayan village of Santa Cruz.

Siamo stati in questo luogo meraviglioso dopo aver noleggiato una jeep a Punta Gorda dato che raggiungerla in bus è alquanto complicato e non è assolutamente il caso andarci con un tour visto che si può tranquillamente fare da soli.Purtroppo in questo periodo il fiume non è pieno come si vede nelle foto ma vi assicuriamo che è comunque meraviglioso,popolato di numerosi pesci ed altre specie sia di uccelli che insetti.E se poi siete fortunati come noi potreste anche vedere una lucertola Gesù cristo.Sicuramente consigliata a chi è in zona.

ein schöner Park mit einem schönem Spaziergang, tolle Bäume und dann das Wassergeräusch mit dem grandiosem Blick auf den Fluss...türkisfarbenes Wasser, mich hats zum Baden verführt. Keine Krokos! :D