Victoria was thought to be the highest mountain in Belize at , until very recently when Doyle's Delight was measured at . The first exploration of Victoria Peak occurred in British expeditions of 1888 and 1889, but the explorers actually scaled a nearby peak that they mistakenly labeled Victoria Peak. Several expeditions followed in 1927-1928. The name Victoria Peak was given in honor of Queen Victoria for the highest peak in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Range. On May 2, 1998, Victoria Peak was declared a natural monument, adding it to the list of protected areas in Belize.