Belize Botanic Gardens
A tropical botanic garden by the Macal River, with an orchid house, Maya medicinal plants and native trees; birdwatching is excellent too.
The Belize Botanic Gardens lies about 10 km south of San Ignacio, beside Duplooy's Eco-Lodge. Covering about 20 hectares, it houses native Belizean trees, an orchid house, a palm garden, and a garden of traditional Maya dwellings and medicinal plants. Birdlife is rich. You can wander on your own or book a guided tour. Admission is about US$10; the drive from town takes about 20 minutes, including a bumpy dirt section.
Opening hours
07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cahal Pech
- Green Iguana Conservation Project
- San Ignacio Market
- Xunantunich
- Big Rock Falls
- Rio Frio Cave
- Rio On Pools
- Barton Creek Cave