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Notable waterfall · Cayo, Belize

Monkey Falls

Monkey Falls is a waterfall in Cayo, Belize.

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Monkey Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Monkey Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Monkey Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 17.12856, -89.04788. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Monkey Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Monkey Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Monkey Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Monkey Falls?

    Nearby: Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve (fort, 4 km), St. Andrew's Church (church, 5 km), Belize Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 6 km), Xunantunich Archaeological Reserve (fort, 14 km), Barton Creek Cave (cave, 16 km), Big Rock Falls (waterfall, 17 km).

    Is Monkey Falls worth visiting?

    Monkey Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Belize on Spotwander.