St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park, National park with caves and swimming hole in Cayo District, Belize.
St Herman's Blue Hole National Park encompasses 575 acres of tropical forest with two extensive cave systems and a natural swimming pool with limestone walls.
The Government of Belize established the protected area during the 1960s and officially designated it as a national park on November 23, 1986.
The Crystal Cave contains numerous Mayan ceremonial artifacts and skeletal remains, indicating the historical importance of these caves to ancient civilizations.
Visitors can explore the first 200 yards of St Herman's Cave independently, while deeper explorations require hiring a guide at the park entrance.
The park features an inland blue hole, a 25-foot deep natural swimming pool formed by limestone rock erosion and connected to underground cave systems.
GPS coordinates: 17.15600,-88.68500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:38
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