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Southern Belize
The bliss of the South.
The culture mecca of the Maya and Garifuna…
The traditions of the south are only part of the charm, add the scenic jungle views and island options and you have all the makings for the ultimate weekend adventure. In southern Belize the Maya, Garifuna, East Indians, and Chinese communities, live in harmony and in unity. Here, daily living requires some form of farming and tourism.
Punta Gorda serves as the gateway to a host of activities like offshore fishing, river trips, caving, bird watching and ancient Maya discoveries. Lush preserved jungles still hold visible ancient potteries among other natural wonders ripe with adventure and intrigue. Make it here, you won’t be disappointed!
Attractions in Southern Belize
Snake Cayes
Snake Cayes, located a short boat ride from Punta Gorda Town, consists of four small islands- West, Middle, East, and…
Scarlet Macaw Tour at Red Bank Village
Situated at the foothills of the Maya Mountain in the Stann Creek District, Red Bank Village beckons birding enthusiasts to…
The WARASA – Garifuna Drum School
The Garifuna culture is infectious! Visit Punta Gorda, Toledo District, and let the WARASA Garifuna Drum School seal that bond with…
Bladen Nature Reserve
Bladen Nature Reserve is Belize’s most rich and intact block of preserved forest, spanning 100,000 acres in southern Belize. Bordered by…
Serpon Sugar Mill
Serpon Sugar Mill is the country’s first historical reserve. Hidden in the jungle one mile in on the access road to…
Sapodilla Cayes
The southernmost marine reserve in the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve offers many idyllic sand…
Monkey River Village
Located at the mouth of the Monkey River, the village is bordered on the west by riverine forests and is…
Blue Creek
Blue Creek is an amazing stretch of river and turquoise swimming holes located in the Southern District. While you’re there,…
Sarstoon-Temash National Park
Take a boat tour of one of the wildest, most remote national parks in the country. Located in the Toledo…
Rio Blanco National Park
Take a short hike to Rio Blanco waterfall for a look at one of our largest waterfalls in the area….
