Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature reserve in Toledo District, Belize / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in the Toledo District of southern Belize. It encompasses approximately 5,492 acres (22.23 km2) and was declared a sanctuary in 1998. The Sanctuary is critical for the preservation of biodiversity in Belize and the region.[1] 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 [2] hence the name Aguacaliente. It is co-managed by the Aguacaliente Management Team (AMT), a consortium of people from adjacent villages.
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Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of Belize | |
Location | Toledo District, Belize |
Coordinates | 16°08′22″N 89°10′21″W |
Area | 5,492 acres (22 km2) |
Established | 1998 |
Governing body | Co-managed by Aguacaliente Management Team |
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