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Serpon Sugar Mill is Belize's first historical reserve. The mill was established in 1865 and was a technological marvel for its time, being powered by steam. It was a major economic ... moredriver for Belize for about 30 years.
Hidden in the jungle one mile in on the access road to the village of Sittee River is an important landmark in Belize’s colonial history. The mill was bought by William Bowman and it, along with the Regalia, bought and owned by an American, fueled Belize’s economy for about 30 years.
At its peak, the Serpon Sugar Mill was producing and shipping 1,700 pounds of sugar a month. The mill was a major breakthrough in the sugar industry, as it was the first steam-powered mill in Belize. This was a significant improvement over the manual process that was previously used by the Mestizos and Mayans.
Type of Attraction: Landmark
District/Region: Stann Creek
The Lebeha Drumming Center in Dangriga, Belize is a great place to learn about the Garifuna culture and how to play the traditional Garifuna drums. The drums are made by a famous drum ... moremaker in Dangriga, Austin Rodriquez, and are primarily made from mahogany or mayflower wood with deerskin on the drumhead.
If you're not a drummer, you can also play other instruments, like the shakas(maracas), which are calabash gourds filled with fruit seeds, or keep the beat on a turtle shell. Feel free to dance to the beat and have a great time.
The Lebeha Drumming Center is a great place to learn about the Garifuna culture and have a fun and educational experience.
Type of Attraction: Museum
District/Region: Stann Creek
Tau Witz (translating as "dwelling of a local god of the hill") is a Maya site located within Mayflower Bocawina National Park. The site contains the unexcavated ruins of a 43 by 64 ... moremeter temple, along with a single stela and the site of a granite quarry, the only known quarry near the Mayflower Bocawina sites. The ruins are reachable by a 0.75-mile trail, signed as the Tau Witz Trail, which begins near the park visitor center and Mayflower Mayan Ruins.
Archeological artifacts make the site hard to date exactly, however, it is assigned to the Terminal Classic Period of Mayan architecture. Artifacts found at the site remain on display inside the park visitor center.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
District/Region: Stann Creek
From afar the designated bird sanctuary of Man-O-War Caye looks like any other tiny mangrove island, but as you journey closer to it, the frenzy of activity becomes apparent, with ... morebirds soaring in the sky above in every direction.
Man of War Cay is an island and is located in Stann Creek, Belize. It is also known as Bird Caye or Bird Island. Islands near Man O' War are Thatch Caye, Tobacco Range, Tobacco Caye, and South Water Caye.
This little island is famous for its multiple species of birds and also for having the 3 types of mangroves found in Belize. The 3 different types of mangrove vegetation provide a perfect sanctuary to a variety of indigenous bird species, including Pelicans, Brown Booby birds, and the Magnificent Frigate birds Many Island resorts travel daily to share what an amazing island it is and share their knowledge of all the species that make this little island home.
Type of Attraction: Caye, Marine Reserve
District/Region: Stann Creek
Palemnto Grove & Fishing Lodge is owned and operated by a local Garifuna Family in Hopkins Village, Belize. They offer amazing and enriching cultural and fishing experiences including: ... moreGarifuna Culinary, Drumming & Music Tours.
Type of Destination: Village
District/Region: Stann Creek
Silk Grass Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and is located in Stann Creek, Belize.
Type of Attraction: Nature Reserve
District/Region: Stann Creek
Mayflower Bocawina National Park is a natural wonder located in Belize. The park is home to 7,087 acres of preserved low and highlands. The park is located on the eastern end of the ... moreMaya Mountains next to the Sittee River Forest Reserve in southern Belize.
The park is a connecting region between the Maya Mountains and the coastal regions. This park features numerous natural waterfalls, such as Bocawina Falls, Three Sister Falls, and Antelope Falls. Take a 10-minute or 1.5-hour hiking trail to these extremely aesthetic wonders and if you’re up for the challenge, rappel from atop and enjoy the remainder of the day in the streams below. Inside Mayflower, you’ll also discover three ancient Maya sites: the Mayflower Maya site, T’au Witz, and Maintzunum.
Mayflower Bocawina National Park is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Belize. The park is also a great place to learn about the history and culture of the Maya people.
Type of Attraction: National Park
Features: Phone Service, Restaurants
District/Region: Stann Creek
The Pen Cayeto Studio Gallery is an iconic cultural feature in Dangriga, Stann Creek. It was opened in 2009 to showcase Pen and his family's contributions to the arts. Pen Cayeto is ... morepne of Belize's most prominent living musicians. He and his family is credited to be Belize's pre-eminent artistic family. Visitors of the gallery can examine each artifact and painting on display and learn about those contributions made to the muscical and artistic heritage of Belize.
Type of Attraction: Museum
Features: Phone Service, Parking
District/Region: Stann Creek
Sittee Point is a small community where high-end beachfront resorts and a few interesting independent restaurants gather. It is located about one and a half miles south of Hopkins. ... moreThe actual Sittee Point is about three miles further south at the mouth of the Sittee River, while the marina is about one and a halfmiles south.
Sittee River is the name for both the beautiful river and the village that is situated on its banks. Sittee River is famous for having the tallest mangrove trees in the country of Belize. The river is composed of a combination of freshwater and sedimates originating in the uplands of western Belize. This makes the river an ideal ecosystem for mangrove forests to grow. The Sittee Village is a Garifuna village that promotes the Garifuna culture and lifestyle.
Type of Destination: Village
Features: Phone Service, Sports Bars
District/Region: Stann Creek
Lesser-known but just as spectacular is the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. It is one of the largest reserves in the Belize Barrier Reef System at nearly 117,875 acres (approximately ... more47,700 hectares). A ring of islands and mangrove forests make up the reserve and create a sheltered oasis for visitors and rare marine life. South Water Caye is known for its dense, red mangroves that thrive alongside coral outcrops and the rare diamond-shaped reefs known as faro. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, “the sheltered waters and mangrove systems of the Pelican Cayes in the southern area of the Marine Reserve have been identified as one of the most biodiverse marine systems within the western hemisphere, supporting several endemic species, and species new to science.” This reserve is also significant due to its variety of fish and abundance of Spiny Lobster and conch. If you are lucky, you might see local artisanal fishers in this area, towing dugout canoes attached to their waists and using traditional free-dive techniques to fish.
The dazzlingly clear, sheltered waters are also perfect for diving, snorkeling, fishing, and kayaking. Divers see dramatic and colorful coral spur and groove formations. If the beach is more your speed, the southern portion of the reserve is well known for its sandy beaches. Since the reef is only a short swim from the shore, you can swim to nature’s aquarium in between relaxing in your hammock. “We went because we wanted to walk into the water and swim to the reef. This is truly not only possible but uniquely wonderful and satisfying,” said one TripAdvisor visitor.
Type of Attraction: Barrier Reef, Marine Reserve
District/Region: Near Hopkins
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