Fun Facts
- 🌮 Orange Walk is known to have the best tacos in all of Belize
- 🌾 Sugar cane production was once the primary economy driver
- 🎉 Locals recognize Orange Walk as the best party town
- 🗿 Lamanai, the third largest ruin in Belize is found in the district
- 🕊️ Birdwatching is insanely popular with over 400 species found
When To Visit
The best weather is enjoyed between October & June. There's also an annual Taco Festival in November.
Nearby Attractions
Lamanai Altun Ha
How To Get To Orange Walk
Three ways of getting to Orange Walk are by bus, shuttle and car. The cheapest way is by bus while traveling by taxi is the most popular way of exploring the area.
International Airport To Orange Walk 🚌
PGIA Airport → Orange Walk Town
- 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 one of the Orange Walk buses. The bus trip will take you to the Orange Walk Bus Terminal.
1.5 Hours
$3.00 USD
- Read Getting from Belize Airport to Belize City for a backpacker-friendly transport option.
International Airport To Orange Walk 🚐
PGIA Airport → Orange Walk
- 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 Orange Walk 🚗
PGIA Airport → Orange Walk
- 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 Belize City, you can take the Northern Highway to Orange Walk.
Frequent Questions
How long do I need in Orange Walk?
Staying in Orange Walk for 24 hours is more than enough. The main attraction is Lamanai Mayan Ruin which is the third largest site in Belize.
When is the best time to visit Orange Walk?
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 Orange Walk safe?
Orange Walk is not a touristic hotspot like other little towns but it's relatively safe with most of the locals living in nearby villages.
Where is Orange Walk in Belize?
Orange Walk is one hour and a half north of Belize City.
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