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I've been on several ziplines in different countries. While this one isn't extraordinary, it was fun and worth the money. It is definitely the best course in Belize.There are 9 lines; the longest one is an impressive 2,300 feet long. Half of the lines are pretty fast, but you can control the speed using your gloved hand as a brake by loosely half-closing around the cable behind you as you zip.There's some short uphill hiking and stairs between zipline platforms, but nothing challenging. I recommend zipping after morning hiking. The zipline can be done in the hotter afternoon since it only takes about 1.5 hours, and the short climbs between platforms are shaded. The ziplines are exposed to the sun, but the breeze during each zip means you don't really feel more heat like you do when you're hiking.The guides were personable and professional. They were well trained and used certified equipment. Even though there were about 11 of us in the group, the two guides kept it moving efficiently. I've been on many zipline course, and this one was by far the most efficient for a group of that size. Though there aren't any views on this course (trees and more trees), it was a fun experience. .***Although I believe this course can be done by first-time zippers and children alike, there are a few things to consider before booking:1. You need to use your dominant hand as a brake. It's not difficult, but some people might not be comfortable with that.*Note: There ARE safety brake stops at the end of each zipline which function like speedbumps, but zippers are not supposed to approach the platforms at full speed, so some hand-braking is required.2. Zippers do not practice beforehand. One of the guides explains and demonstrates on a short horizontal cable while zippers watch at eye level, but after that, it's off to the races with a 10ish minute hike up to the first platform.3. Some lines are taut and others slack. This means 2 things: • Not every zip is the same speed. • Too much braking on a slower line with slack can result in zippers stopping short of the platform because they lack the momentum needed to zip upwards at the end of a drooping line. *If this happens, the zipper must travel the last 5 -10 feet or so hand-over-hand to reach the platform.This is part of the explicit guide demonstration before the course. Zippers can inch up sideways or hang from a sitting position facing backwards, but moving head first toward the landing platform. It sounds scarier than it is. The slowing is so gradual that you eventually come to a dead stop, grabbing the line with the gloved brake hand that's already in position before reaching up to grab the line with the other bare hand.I was the first to zip. Not knowing there was a brake-stopper, I overestimated how much braking was needed and had to come in hand-over-hand up a drooping line. I enjoyed it, but it could be off-putting to a nervous first-timer. .In summary, I recommend the Bocawina Park and enjoyed both the hike and the ziplining.*If you have a rental car, you don't need an all inclusive tour package with transportation and a hiking guide. We drove about 25 minutes to the park from Hopkins, paid the $10 or $15 entrance fee, and hiked the Antelope Trail by ourselves before driving 5 minutes more to the main parking lot where the zip course is located.The check-in office is by the restaurant. Check in and sign a waiver, use the restroom, then head to the zip "shack" to get geared up.

Amazing activity — Fred and Antonio were incredibly kind and full of enthusiasm, which made the experience even better. We did this zipline seven years ago, and it was wonderful to return and see how the site has evolved. The improvements are impressive, and the place is still just as beautiful as we remembered.

My wife and I loved the Zipline and waterfall repelling tour! The guides were awesome - very friendly, professional and knowledgeable (bonus - learned about different birds, animals, and fauna). We even saw howler monkeys! Bocawina is a really beautiful rainforest, so the scenery was great! Make sure to bring LOTS of bug spray though and good shoes for hiking and getting wet. The Zipline was awesome - you get to ride 9 different lines with the longest being over 1300 feet. The rides take you through the middle of the trees - beautiful and fast! This was just a great day overall!!

My daughter (20) and I did the ziplining and waterfall rappelling and had a great time. The ziplining was the best that we've done, with one line over 1/4 mile. The staff focused on safety for both activities and we felt comfortable the whole time. The rappelling was not easy but also not too difficult, it should be a good challenge for any novices or people that haven't rappelled before. It was a great day!