Fun Facts
- 🛶 Dangriga means Standing Waters in the Garifuna language
- 🛖 Local food is made here like Cassava Bread & Cashew Wine
- 🐆 There is a local Garifuna Museum called Gulisi Museum
- 🪘 The town is famous for Punta Rock genre utilizing drums
- 🏝️ It has access to popular Southern Cayes like Tobacco Caye
Local Festivals
Garifuna Settlement Day - Held Annually in November
This event celebrates the Garifuna people in Belize which is rich in history, food, and culture. The 19th of November is actually a public holiday where the Garifuna re-enact their arrival.
Transportation
Getting To Dangriga
Four ways of getting to Dangriga are by bus, shuttle, car and plane. The cheapest way is by bus while traveling by car is the most convenient way of exploring the area.
International Airport To Dangriga 🚌
PGIA Airport → Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga
- 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
- From Belize City, take a Dangriga bus. The bus trip will take you through Belmopan then your final stop is at the Dangriga bus stop.
3 Hours
$10.00 USD
- Read Getting from Belize Airport to Belize City for a backpacker-friendly transport option.
International Airport To Dangriga 🚐
PGIA Airport → Dangriga
- Shuttle companies are available at the airport but you can also pre-book online.
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.
International Airport To Dangriga 🚗
PGIA Airport → Dangriga
- Car rental companies are available at the PGIA Airport and range from $35.00–$75.00 USD. Keep in mind that gas prices in Belize range from $6.00–$7.00 per gallon (~3.8L).
- From PGIA Airport, you can now take a new Airport road down south instead of passing through Belize City (Shown on map link).
- Then you can either take the Hummingbird Highway (Scenic) or the Coastal Highway (Fast) to Dangriga.
- The Coastal Highway is now completely paved cutting down travel significantly but during the rainy season this road can get flooded temporarily.
International Airport To Dangriga ✈️
PGIA Airport → Dangriga
- There are flights from PGIA Airport (BZE) to Dangriga (DGA) available via two domestic airlines: Maya Island Air & Tropic Air.
Frequent Questions
Where is Dangriga in Belize?
Dangriga is located on the eastern coast of Belize. It's roughly 2 hours away from Belize City by road.
How long do I need in Dangriga?
If you're looking to get a good feel of the village, one day should is enough to visit the local museum and eat the local food.
When is the best time to visit Dangriga?
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 Dangriga safe?
Dangriga is not a very touristy place but the Garifuna people are very welcoming and open about their culture. It's very safe walking the streets during the day and even at night.
Plan Your Next Trip
Leave A Comment 👇
Need a little more travel advice?