Plan to visit Belize’s Mountain Pine Ridge, a destination that’s a jewel in Belize’s crown. Mountain Pine Ridge: An overviewAs the oldest and largest protected forested area in Belize, Mountain Pine Ridge (MPR) covers 300 square miles of area, but visitors are surprised to find a sharp contrast to the tropical landscape; here, pine needles rather than palm fronds, fill the landscape. A short history of the Mountain Pine RidgeThe Mayan people lived in and around Mountain Pine Ridge as evidenced by artifacts that date back to 1200 BC. Why you should visit the Mountain Pine RidgeEverything about Mountain Pine Ridge will fascinate you. Interested in visiting the Mountain Pine Ridge on your Belize Vacation?