Blue Creek
Blue Creek, in Belize, has to be one of the greatest swimming spots in all of Central America. The turquoise water spills out of Hakeb Ha cave, cascading down to a large deep pool. Several species of fish call this river home and being in the middle of the rainforest, there are birds of every shape and color. Have a refreshing dip or bring a headlamp and meander into the darkness of the cave. Be advised, exploring the cave is not for the faint of heart, the river runs chest deep for about 1 mile into the cave, bring extra batteries for that headlamp!
Coordinates to Blue Creek:
16° 12'25.35"N
89°02'54.84"W
Directions to Blue Creek:
Heading south on the Southern Highway, just past Big Falls, the road will T. Take a right here, toward Mafredi and San Antonio (take the left you'll go to Punta Gorda).
About 4 miles northwest, you'll come into Mafredi, little more than a junction with one shop and a cluster of houses. Take the beat up road to the left toward the town of Blue Creek.
About 5 miles later you'll come into the village of Blue Creek. Continue thru town, until you come to a bridge crossing the Blue Creek itself. On the right you'll see a dirt pull off/parking area near some large trees. Park there.
Follow the trail along the river, up past the eco-lodge. Listen for the sounds of a waterfall as you continue along the river's edge.
The trail will lead you to the swimming hole and just above, into the cave.
