Nojkaaxmeen Eligio Panti Nationalpark

Nojkaaxmeen Eligio Panti Nationalpark is one of 19 national parks in Belize — Nationalpark im Cayo Distrikt in Belize. It covers 51 km² (5,130 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #5 largest national park in Belize (2.9% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2001, 25 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Belize (the first dates from 1986). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Nojkaaxmeen Eligio Panti Nationalpark

The closest airport is Dangriga Airport (DGA), about 85 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS, 90 km). Other national parks within reach include Elijio Panti National Park (53 km²), Guanacaste National Park (0 km²), Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park (372 km²) and St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park (3 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.