Belize

Punta Gorda

It is located on the southern part of the country, near the Guatemalan border, edged by mountains, jungles and sea. Natural beauty is doubtlessly its main attraction. If you trek jungle-like landscapes where vegetation is heavy, you'll be able to watch an incredible variety of iguanas, cougars and ocelots roaming the deep jungle even in broad daylight. Thousands of years of Mayan traditions lure archeology enthusiasts. Punta Gorda is the starting block to visit great archeological reserves in Lubaantun and Nim Li Puint, as well Mayan towns where you'll immediately get in touch with their millenary and mystic culture. A destination offering several attractions like in Rio Blanco National Park, Santa Cruz Falls, Blue Conservation Area, San Antonio Falls, breathtaking waterfalls worth taking a closer look at. Scout the nearby keys washed by the Caribbean's crystal-clear waters and Temash and Sarstoon Rivers. After having witnessed emotion-packed experienced, lodge in one of our hotels and enjoy a special meal in one of the restaurants offering the best of Belize's cuisine, fresh shellfish and good music. Discos and nightclubs offer the best entertainment on weekends.

Tips

In the island, the iguanas have a suicidal habit of sunning themselves on the road, so be careful while driving.