| Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Map of Belize | |
| Location | Toledo District, Belize |
| Coordinates | 16°08′22″N 89°10′21″W / 16.1393209°N 89.1725409°W |
| Area | 5,492 acres (22 km2) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Governing body | Co-managed by Aguacaliente Management Team |
The Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in the Toledo District of southern Belize. It encompasses approximately 5,492 acres (22.23 km2) and was declared a sanctuary in 1998. The Sanctuary is critical for the preservation of biodiversity in Belize and the region.[1] The National Park protects the central wetlands areas which consist of three fresh water lagoons and a hot-spring connected by a number of creeks [2] hence the name Aguacaliente. It is co-managed by the Aguacaliente Management Team (AMT), a consortium of people from adjacent villages.