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Map of Belize
Map of Belize
Belize is divided into six districts, all distinctly Belizean, but each one having its own unique blend of
The Belize District contains both bustling Belize City and tranquil Ambergris Caye, while Cayo has no
seacoast but a lively river system and rich rainforests dotted with Maya archaeological sites. To the north
Corozal and Orange Walk both have sweeping sugar cane fields and a more Spanish ambience, while
Stann Creek and Toledo Districts to the south have larger Maya and Garifuna populations and dense
jungles.
However all districts share that unique Belizean multiculturalism, with Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, Middle
Eastern, Chinese, European and other ethnic backgrounds all part of the cultural mix that makes Belize