Visit the Toledo District: Luxury Travel to Southern Belize

Southern Belize: The Toledo District

In recent years, the Toledo District—Belize’s southernmost region—has emerged as an upscale alternative to the Cayo District. Here, visitors can enjoy luxury accommodations on a private 12,000-acre rainforest preserve, home to ocelots, kinkajous, and tapirs.

Wildlife aside, this region is distinguished by its accessible Maya sites, scenic caves and waterfalls, pristine reefs, and a vibrant blend of Maya and Garifuna cultures.

What to do in Southern Belize

Visitors to the Toledo District can enjoy:

Guided visits to the ancient Maya cities of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit
Exploration of Blue Creek Cave (Hokeb Ha), where visitors can hike or swim to underground waterfalls and float beneath shimmering stalactites
River and lagoon tours along the Rio Grande and neighboring mangrove estuaries, with sightings of howler monkeys, iguanas, and dozens of bird species
Visits to the small on-site museum at Nim Li Punit
Opportunities to observe endangered manatees and hicatee turtles
Scuba diving and snorkeling at the Belize Barrier Reef, including the Port of Honduras Marine Reserve at Snake Caye
Visits to nearby Kekchi Maya villages to observe organic cacao production—the raw ingredient for chocolate

What is the Weather Like?

Southern Belize is warm year-round, with daily high temperatures in the mid-80°F and lows in the 70°F. The best time to visit is between December and May. The rainy season extends from June to November, with hurricane potential from July to mid-November.

These averages are changing, please check extended weather forecasts using your favorite weather app prior to departure.

Getting There

Punta Gorda is accessible by air and road. Daily flights from Belize City take just over an hour. Charter flights are also available from Ambergris Caye, with a flight time of approximately 75 minutes. By road, the drive from Belize City to Punta Gorda takes approximately 4.5 hours. Placencia, located about 100 miles northeast of Punta Gorda, can be reached in roughly two hours by car or 20 minutes by air.

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