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The newly constructed Banquitas House of Culture in Orange Walk Town is a must see for visitors interested in the Town’s history and culture. Being one of only three Houses of Culture in the entire country, the people of Orange Walk are proud to exhibit the talented artists of their town. More... |
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The Mennonite Community of Blue Creek is located in Orange Walk on the northern border with Mexico, near the town of La Union. Originally from Canada, the Mennonites of Blue Creek are more progressive than others in Belize, with farming and cattle grazing as their major economic activities. More... |
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Cuello is a small site west of Orange Walk town in Yo Creek Village. Dating back to about 1000BC (dates are still under debate among archaeologists), Cuello could very well be the oldest Maya settlement in Belize. The site is located on the property of the Cuello Rum Distillery, the producers of local rum. More... |
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Gallon Jug consists of some 130,000 acres of private reserve in the Orange Walk district. Just south of the Rio Bravo Conservation Area, the wildlife here is unbelievable. Several farming projects are underway at Gallon Jug, including coffee, soybean, and cattle. Chan Chich Maya site is located here. More... |
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La Milpa Archaeological Reserve is the third largest site in the country, after Caracol and Lamanai. Even though the site has not been excavated, archaeologists have identified twenty-four plazas and about eighty-five major structures. More... |
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Lamanai, or “submerged crocodile” is one of Belize's largest ceremonial centers. It is located on the banks of the 30 mile long New River Lagoon in North Central Belize. The area also features a visitor's center, the remnants of two 16th century Spanish churches and a colonial sugar mill.
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The Rio Bravo Conservation Area, located in the Orange Walk district, is managed by a non-profit organization, Programme for Belize. Consisting of some 250,000 acres, Rio Bravo emphasizes conservation, scientific research, sustained yield-timber harvesting, non-timber forest extraction, ecotourism and education. More... |
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The beautiful Half-Moon Caye on Lighthouse Reef is home to a large nesting colony of the red-footed boobies. |
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