Mayflower Waterfalls Hiking Tour
Timetable:By Request
Duration:Approximately 4-5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate (Antelope Fall) to Difficult (to pool)
Food/Drinks:Light pack lunch, juice and water
Don't forget to bring:Bug repellent, hat, long pants, swimsuit, towel, camera, binoculars, sturdy hiking shoes and a spirit of adventure!
Head towards the Maya Mountains, orange groves will turn to banana plantations and then give way to dense tropical rainforest. Once at our destination, your guide will lead you briefly through the ruins site, which has several ceremonial mounds as well as an ancient ball court. Archaeologists are still excavating and piecing together the history of this modest Mayan ruin, which is over grown by the jungle. Then traverse Silk Grass Creek and venture into the jungle. Orchids, birds and lush vegetation abound!
The hike to Antelope Falls is truly worth the effort. The falls drop some 100 feet from above your head, and cascade down a massive rock face. A steep trail leads to the top of the falls, and from this vantage point the views over the jungle and out to the sea are truly breathtaking. A short distance from this point you will find smaller waterfall with a beautiful pool, ideal for swimming.