Belize Botanic Gardens

#42 among destinations in Belize

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Belize Botanic Gardens is 45 acres of native and exotic plants growing in the Cayo district of western Belize. The garden is in a valley on the banks of the Macal River, surrounded by the Maya Mountain foothills. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 233 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°4'60"N, 89°4'0"W

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CayoBelize

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Belize Botanic Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Che Chem Ha Cave, Hawkesworth Bridge, St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Green Iguana Conservation Project.

4 miS
Cave
Che Chem Ha Cave, Vaca Forest Reserve
103 min walk • Che Chem Ha Cave or Chechem Ha Cave is a Mayan Ceremonial Cave, known to be a major tourist destination. It is located 8 miles southeast of Benque at the start of the Maya Mountains of Belize.
5.1 miN
Piers and boardwalks, Bridge
Hawkesworth Bridge, San Ignacio
130 min walk • Spanning the tranquil waters of the Macal River, the Hawkesworth Bridge stands as an iconic structure in the bustling town of San Ignacio, Belize. Opened in 1949, this suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time, and to this day, it remains the only one of...
5.3 miN
Church
St. Andrew's Anglican Church, San Ignacio
135 min walk • Founded in 1905, St. Andrew's Church is an active Anglican congregation located on Burns Avenue in San Ignacio, Belize.
4.9 miN
17°9'13"N • 89°4'6"W
Green Iguana Conservation Project, San Ignacio
124 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
5.3 miN
17°9'36"N • 89°4'20"W
Artemis Glass Studio, San Ignacio
136 min walk • Public art, Monuments and statues
4.9 miW
Ancient temple ruins with scenic views
Xunantunich
124 min walk • To reach Xunantunich, travelers must first embark on a scenic journey across the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry, adding an element of excitement to the visit. Once on the other side, visitors are greeted by the towering El Castillo, the main pyramid of Xunantunich.
4.8 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Marshalleck Stadium, Benque Viejo del Carmen
122 min walk • The Marshalleck Stadium is a football stadium which is located in Benque Viejo Town, Belize. The name derives from Corporal Marshalleck who was largely responsible for clearing the tropical bush to create the stadium in 1950.
4.3 miN
Neighbourhood
Cahal Pech, San Ignacio
111 min walk • Cahal Pech is a Maya site located near the town of San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize.
5.3 miN
17°9'36"N • 89°4'14"W
Belize Magnificent Mayan Tours, San Ignacio
136 min walk • Nature, Cave
5.3 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Norman Broaster Stadium, San Ignacio
136 min walk • Norman Broaster Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium to Verdes FC in the Premier League of Belize of the Football Federation of Belize.