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South of San Ignacio, running parallel to the border with Guatemala, the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve comprises a spectacular range of rolling hills, jagged peaks and gorges, formed from some of the oldest rocks in Central America. These hills are interspersed by areas of grassland and pine forest growing in nutrient-poor, sandy soil, although in the warmth of the river valleys the vegetation is thicker gallery forest, giving way to rainforest south of the Guacamallo Bridge. The area's rains feed a number of small streams, most of which run off into the Macal and Belize rivers. One of the most scenic is the Rio On , rushing over cataracts and forming a gorge - a sight of tremendous natural beauty. On the northern side of the ridge are the Thousand-Foot Falls , actually over 1600ft (488m) and the highest in Central America. The reserve also includes limestone areas riddled with caves, the most accessible being the Rio Frio Cave in Augustine/Douglas Silva. The area is virtually uninhabited but for a few tourist lodges and one small settlement, Augustine/Douglas Silva , site of the reserve headquarters. The whole area is perfect for hiking and mountain biking , but camping is allowed only at Augustine/Douglas Silva and at the Mai Gate.
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