Dangriga
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Get in
By plane
Dangriga AirportThe small airport is served by Maya Island Air and Tropic Air several times daily, with flights heading north to Belize City and beyond, and south to Placencia and on to Punta Gorda.
By car
The scenic Hummingbird Highway connects Dangriga to Belmopan. Buses ply this main highway too, to all major destinations in the area.By boat
Boats depart from the main dock across from the River Front Cafe to just about anywhere you're willing to pay to go, or with frequent service to Tobacco Caye, etc.Get around
Central Dangriga is small and walkable, but you may want to grab a taxi (BZ$10 (Belizean dollars)) if you're headed to or from the airport or the north end of town.
Do
- Visit Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Buses leave every two hours or so from Dangriga to the Mayan centre (40 mins). Bus at 5.30am and 7.45am at the bus station. Getting a guide at the Mayan Centre will be difficult in low season. Try to arrange one from Dangriga. Guide recommended for finding wildlife and safety. Julio can take you up to the head quarters from the bus stop. His house is second on the row at the Mayan Centre. Look for the taxi writing on his house. Lodging and camping possible at park headquarters. Bags can be dropped at HQ also if you plan to continue on to Punto Gorda by bus.
Eat
- Riverside cafe. Simple menu. Stays open in low season.
Sleep
Chaleanor HotelExcellent small but well presented hotel 5 minutes walk from the centre. Economic (Double BZ$36 Sept 2010) and standard rooms (approx BZ$100) available and a rooftop terrace for relaxing.
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Jungle Huts
phone: +501 522-0185address: 4 Ecumenical Dr.Nice clean, Quiet local hotel, within walking distance of downtown and the market. Restaurant on side, but in low season only on request. Owner Phil is very friendly, as is the other crew. Very welcoming setting. Wifi available, no computers.
Go next
- Hopkins (Belize)
- Tobacco Caye - play volleyball and snorkel away from everyone. Accessible via private boat.