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Orange Walk Guide

Orange Walk is locally known as Sugar City because of the ๐ŸŒพ sugar cane production. The third-largest ๐Ÿ—ฟ Mayan Ruin, Lamanai, is also accessible by โ›ด๏ธ boat tour.

Fun Facts

  • ๐ŸŒฎ Orange Walk is known to have the best tacos in all of Belize
  • ๐ŸŒพ Sugar cane production was once the primary economy driver
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Locals recognize Orange Walk as the best party town
  • ๐Ÿ—ฟ Lamanai, the third-largest ruin in Belize is found in the district
  • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Birdwatching is insanely popular with over 400 species found

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Local Festivals

Orange Walk Tacos Fest - Held Annually in November

This event is a fairly new festival that highlights the favorite dish in Orange Walk - local tacos. Tacos vendors from across the country gather to serve up the best tacos accompanied by live music and drinks.

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Things To Do

Where To Eat

Nearby Attractions

  1. Image of Lamanai
    Lamanai
  2. Image of Altun Ha
    Altun Ha

Transportation

Getting To Orange Walk

Three ways of getting to Orange Walk are by bus, shuttle and car. The cheapest way is by bus while traveling by taxi is the most popular way of exploring the area.

Trip Duration

1.5 Hours

Total Cost

$33.00 USD

Travel Route

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International Airport To Orange Walk ๐ŸšŒ

PGIA Airport โ†’ Orange Walk Town

  1. From the International Airport (PGIA), you can take a taxi ride to the main bus terminal in Belize City. Please note that the price is per group and not per person.

    30 Mins

    $30.00 USD

  2. From Belize City, take one of the Orange Walk buses. The bus trip will take you to the Orange Walk Bus Terminal.

    1.5 Hours

    $3.00 USD

  3. Read Getting from Belize Airport to Belize City for a backpacker-friendly transport option.

Trip Duration

1 Hour

Total Cost

$45.00 USD

Travel Route

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International Airport To Orange Walk ๐Ÿš

PGIA Airport โ†’ Orange Walk

  1. Shuttle companies are available at the airport but you can also pre-book online.
  2. While shuttles can be affordable, most of the companies have 2-6 persons minimum per shuttle. So, in reality, the shuttle service would be $160.00 USD to confirm booking with a minimum of 2 persons in most cases.

Trip Duration

1 Hour

Total Cost

$100.00 USD

Travel Route

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International Airport To Orange Walk ๐Ÿš—

PGIA Airport โ†’ Orange Walk

  1. Car rental companies are available at the PGIA Airport and range from $35.00โ€“$75.00 USD. Keep in mind that gas prices in Belize range from $6.00โ€“$7.00 per gallon (~3.8L).
  2. From Belize City, you can take the Northern Highway to Orange Walk.

Frequent Questions

How long do I need in Orange Walk?

Staying in Orange Walk for 24 hours is more than enough. The main attraction is Lamanai Mayan Ruin which is the third-largest site in Belize.

When is the best time to visit Orange Walk?

High season (tourism peak) is between October & June which is when the weather is best. Avoid this period if you don't like crowds.

Is Orange Walk safe?

Orange Walk is not a touristic hotspot like other little towns but it's relatively safe with most of the locals living in nearby villages.

Where is Orange Walk in Belize?

Orange Walk is one hour and a half north of Belize City.

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