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St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park

A natural swimming hole that was once a ceremonial center for Mayan priests.

Belmopan, Belize

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St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park is a great place to stop when traveling by land from northeast Belize to the south-western stretches of the country. This picturesque location contains a massive, almost perfectly circular swimming hole fed by an underground stream. The water is so fresh and clean you can drink it, as it's essentially a massive spring. There are tons of friendly fish in the water that love to dine on fresh fruit.  The park is also home to around 200 bird species.

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There are lots of mosquitos in the area, however, repellent and sunscreen are discouraged as it pollutes the water. 

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September 29, 2019

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