Orange Walk
The Hidden Treasure of Orange Walk
Orange Walk otherwise known as “Sugar City”, is known for its diversity as visitors come to explore the untouched jungles, Mayan sites and try their famous street tacos. Due to the Spanish influence in the area, Spanish and Creole are the most common spoken language.
Orange Walk Highlights
❖ Lamanai Archaeological Site
❖ Cuello Archaeological Site
❖ La Milpa archaeological site
❖ Nohmul Archaeological Site
❖ Street Tacos
How to Get to Orange Walk
Orange Walk Town is approximately 55 miles (87km) from Belize City.
Plane
There are two local Commuter airlines, Tropic Air and Maya Island Air, are good options for flying in to the area.
Bus
If you are trying to travel to Orange Walk Town economically, there are numerous buses leaving Belize City each day. Regular Buses fare is $XX BZ ($XXUS), and $XX BZ ($XXUS) for express (non-stop). For click to view Northern bus schedule.
Car
Head north on the Phillip Goldson Highway, also known as the Northern Highway for about an hour and 15 min drive.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Orange Walk
- Street Food
Treat yourself to the famous tacos, pibil, ceviche or salpicon all Belizeans love. - Honey Camp Lagoon
Plan a picnic and cool off at honey camp lagoon where the Ancient Maya used for ceremonial and ritual purposes during 1000 A.D. to 1500 A.D. - Lamanai Archaeological Site
Retracing the footsteps of the ancient Maya surrounded by foliage on the banks of the New River at Lamanai (Submerged Crocodile). - New River Lagoon Explore an ecological oasis of the diverse wildlife along the banks. And one of the nation’s top birdwatching destination.
- Río Bravo Conservation Area
Witness countless wildlife, tress, and a variety of exotic birds, in Belize’s largest private nature reservation.
