Siete Altares

Siete Altares, or the seven alters, is a beautiful hike through the jungle along a gently cascading waterfall.  Although in the dry season there is often no actual waterfall, the pools, or alters, remain full and the last one makes for a pleasant swim after the long hike. 

The waterfalls are best reached by boat, and several tour operators in Livingston and Puerto Barrios offer guided tours.  You can also take a taxi to the Salvador Gaviota beach (10-15Q) and then walk a pleasant 20-30 minutes up the beach to arrive at the waterfalls, or if you are really adventurous, you can walk all the way along the beach from Livingston to the waterfalls.  This walk is a good 8 kilometers and often difficult due to high tide, but will give you a chance to see how the locals live and, on a clear day, a beautiful view of the Belizian coastline in the distance.  There is a small entrance fee for the falls which goes to support the community who runs them, and also a restaurant and bathrooms at the start of the trail.