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Belize Districts

by McNab Editorial Team November 4, 2019
Belize Districts
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Belize is located in Northern Central America with the Caribbean Sea to the East and bounded by Mexico to the North and Guatemala to the West and South. It is made up of six districts, each unique in its own right. Here are the districts from north to south! 

Corozal

District capital: Corozal Town 

The northernmost district of the country it is home to the towns and villages of Chunox, Consejo, Little Belize, Louisville, Patchacan, Progresso, San Joaquin, Xaibeand Sarteneja. Explore the Maya Sites: Santa Rita and Cerros. Known for the beautiful blue waters of its bay, a trip to Sarteneja (a fishing village) is, where you can fish in the shallows and see the many birds and butterflies that flock there.    

Read more: Things to See and Do in Corozal, Northern Belize: Corozal and Orange Walk, Mestizo Origins at Santa Rita, Corozal

Orange Walk

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District Capital: Orange Walk Town 

The northwest district, Orange Walk is also known as “Sugar City” (pronounced Shugacity). Home to other significant towns and villages like Carmelita, Guinea Grass Town, San Estevan, San Jose, San Pablo, Shipyard, Indian Church, San Carlos, and Trial Farm, it is populated by mostly Mestizo people. The Maya ruin of Lamanai, and the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area, a large private nature reserve, are worth a visit. Be sure to tour Belize’s largest body of water, The New River Lagoon. 

Read more: Things to do in Orange Walk, Cuello Archaeological Site in Orange Walk, Orange Walk and The Role of The Catholic Church 1876, The Caste War and Orange Walk. 

Belize

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St. John's Cathedral in Belize City.
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District Main Hub: Belize City 

Even though Belmopan is the capital of the Belize District, Belize City is still its center, a hub of commercial, residential and tourist activity. Most of the Belize District is located in the east-central mainland of Belize; it also includes various offshore islands – Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, St. George’s Caye and Goff’s Caye. Be sure to visit the Crooked Tree and the Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuaries, Belize Zoo as well as the ancient Maya temple of Altun Ha. 

Read more: Coffee and Pastries in Belize City, A Walk Downtown Belize City, A Day in Belize City, Museums, Cafe’s in Belize City.

Cayo

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San Ignacio Market Photo courtesy of ROEming Belize

District Capital: San Ignacio 

The Western district houses the nation’s capital of Belmopan, the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, the villages of San Antonio, Cayo, Valley of Peace, St. Margret’s, Teakettle, Roaring Creek, Albania, Spanish Lookout and also the district capital, San Ignacio. The Cayo District also contains the Maya sites of Xunantunich, Cahal Pech, and Caracol. With two national parks, The Blue Hole (park) and Guanacaste, Cayo is the destination for the adventurous traveler. 

Read more: About The Cayo District, The Wonders of Cayo District, Xunantunich Maya Ruins in Belize, Caracol Maya Ruins in Belize.

Belmopan

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Guanacaste National Park. Photo courtesy Belize Audubon Society
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The relocated capital of Belize is also known as the garden city. Government buildings, embassies, banks and NGO offices dot the urban landscape. Belmopan’s charm is a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the old Capital, Belize City. Find river lodges, Guanacaste national park, a rich market and a more laid-back rhythm of life. 

Read more: Explore Guanacaste National Park, Caves at 45 minutes from Belmopan, Visit the Modern Maya of Belize.

Stann Creek

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District Capital: Dangriga 

The South East region of Belize, Stann Creek is known for its production of citrus and banana. The Afro-Caribbean heartland includes the port of Big Creek (the main port of Belize’s banana industry), the peninsula and village of Placencia, Hopkins, Independence and Mango Creek and Mullins River. The Stann Creek District is also home to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (The only Jaguar reserve in the world). Victoria Peak, at 1120 meters (3,675 feet) above sea level is a wonder to behold. 

Read more: Enjoy the Sidewalks Arts and Music in Placencia, Conquer Victoria Peak in Belize, Tracking Wildlife at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Toledo

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Chocolate Tour at Copal Tree Lodge
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District Capital: Punta Gorda 

Toledo District is the southernmost district of Belize. Important towns like Monkey River Town and Toledo Settlement, the villages of San Pedro Columbia and Silver Creek, Blue Creek as well as the Maya sites of Nim Li Punit, Lubaantun, and Uxbenkaare located here. 

 

Read more: What to do, Punta Gorda, Nim Li Punit Maya Ruin. 

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