
Maya Mountains during foggy conditions. Taken at mile 31 on the
Hummingbird Highway at the village of St. Margaret.
The 'Maya Mountains' are a
mountain range in
Belize and eastern
Guatemala. The tallest mountain is
Victoria Peak at 3,675
feet (1,120
m). The peak is located about 256 km (160 mi) south of
Belmopan, Belize's capital. The Maya Mountains and associated foothills contain a number of important
Mayan
ruins and natural areas; the most eminent
nature reserve within the range is the
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.