Las Cuevas Research Station (FCD) - Chiquibul National Park
A remote research station located deep within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, managed by Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD). Primarily serving scientists, conservationists, and volunteers, it offers very basic, rustic accommodation for those engaged in research or conservation efforts, providing unparalleled immersion into the Chiquibul wilderness. Limited eco-tourism stays may be arranged by special request.
- Location
- Chiquibul National Park, Cayo & Western Maya Mountains, Belize, Central & South America
- Type
- bush_camp
- Coordinates
- 16.700000, -88.950000
- Price range
- budget
- Website
- https://fcdbelize.org/
- Capacity
- 25 guests
- Dietary options
- Basic meals provided, dietary needs might be accommodated with prior notice.
- Night drives
- Available
PlnrScore: 28/100
Best Time to Visit Las Cuevas Research Station (FCD)
The best months to visit Las Cuevas Research Station (FCD) are March, April, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature 20.52°C, rainfall 67.3mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 85.8%
- February: Good, temperature 20.71°C, rainfall 55.9mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 81.9%
- March: Great, temperature 22.57°C, rainfall 42.1mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 78.5%
- April: Great, temperature 24.21°C, rainfall 37.7mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 75.1%
- May: Great, temperature 24.86°C, rainfall 72.4mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 77.9%
- June: Good, temperature 24.19°C, rainfall 121.7mm, sunshine 9.2 hrs, humidity 83.2%
- July: Great, temperature 23.9°C, rainfall 78.8mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 83.3%
- August: Great, temperature 24.03°C, rainfall 111.6mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 83.5%
- September: Good, temperature 23.94°C, rainfall 134.4mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 84.8%
- October: Good, temperature 22.91°C, rainfall 154.7mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 85.8%
- November: Good, temperature 21.32°C, rainfall 188mm, sunshine 8.5 hrs, humidity 87.6%
- December: Good, temperature 20.24°C, rainfall 92.2mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 87.9%
Other Safari Lodges in Chiquibul National Park
Parks in Cayo & Western Maya Mountains
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Natural Monument
- Aguacate Lagoon Private Reserve
- Belize Maya Forest
- Caracol Archaeological Reserve
- Chiquibul Forest Reserve
- El Pilar Archaelogical Reserve
- Guanacaste National Park
- Labouring Creek Jaguar Corridor Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lagoon Bank Reserve
- Mischner & Bowen Reserve
- Monkey Bay Private Reserve
- Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
- Nohoch Che'en Archaeological Reserve
- Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve