Victoria Peak (Belize)
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| height | 1120 m | |
| location | Belize | |
| Mountains | Cockscomb Range, Maya Mountains | |
| Coordinates | 16 ° 48 ′ 0 ″ N , 88 ° 36 ′ 0 ″ W | |
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At 1120 meters, Victoria Peak is the second highest mountain in Belize and part of the Cockscomb Range in the Maya Mountains . Until a few years ago it was considered the highest peak in the country, but the latest geophysical measurements have shown that Doyle's Delight is 4 meters higher. Nevertheless, Victoria Peak is commonly known as the tallest mountain in Belize.
For a number of years, tours have also been offered with the aim of reaching the summit; these tours are not rated as too demanding, but are very strenuous.
Victoria Peak is located in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary , a nature reserve where the flora and fauna are still fairly intact. The first exploration of the mountain was carried out in 1888/89 by a British expedition team, but they mistakenly climbed a neighboring summit.