The picturesque Hummingbird Highway snakes across the Maya Mountains leading visitors from Belmopan, the capital of Belize, to the towns of Dangriga, Hopkins, Placencia, and Punta Gorda. The vibrant local cultures of the Maya and the Garifuna are alive with rich traditions in this part of Belize. This is also home to the world’s first Jaguar Reserve, the intricate architecture of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit, with over five offshore marine protected areas.
Dangriga is a great choice of experiencing the music, vivid art and rich traditional Garifuna way of life before exploring the islands offshore. The quiet fishing village of Hopkins further down the coast offers golden sandy beaches and a range of visitor services.
Placencia has become a thriving tourism center as a quaint seaside village with a local flair, while the peninsula offers modern resorts, vacation rentals and condominiums.
Punta Gorda is the gateway to lush rainforest, Maya sites, waterfalls, extensive cave systems and numerous national parks and protected areas teeming with wildlife.