Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary
The Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in the Toledo District of southern Belize. It encompasses approximately and was declared a sanctuary in 1998. The Sanctuary is critical for the preservation of biodiversity in Belize and the region. The National Park protects the central wetlands areas which consist of three fresh water lagoons and a hot-spring connected by a number of creeks hence the name "Aguacaliente". It is co-managed by the "Aguacaliente Management Team" (AMT), a consortium of people from adjacent villages.