It was hard to find the park, but after asking a few locals we found it off the marker of mile 17 1/2. The hike was short (0.7 km each way) but challenging due to the mud and sharp rocks. The scene was worth the challenge.Recommended.
Billy Barquedier is worth a stop if you have a few hours, and want to hike a klick to a private little waterfall. It's located off the Hummingbird Highway - nowhere near Belize City; the address is wrong - in the Stann Creek district. There are 2 entrances, but you'll use the north entrance, where the tiny ranger station is, to get to the falls. It's worth a stop, and you might see some cool birds there too.The Protected Areas Conservation Trust has a short video about it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUJIJK-MSC8 - so you can see the trails and the falls. Have fun!
This is a bit off the beaten track, find the small sign on Hummingbird Highway (past St. Herman's coming from Belmopan on the left had side), take a short hike to the waterfall (sometimes there's a ranger there for then 10BZD entrance fee) and then enjoy a swim underneath in this remote setting. On your way back to Belmopan stop at the Tamales place on the road where an old lady prepares Chicken Tamales