Dangriga, Belize

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Dangriga is a coastal town in central Belize. With a population of 12,000 people (2011 estimate), it is the second biggest town in southern Belize and the district capital of Stann Creek District. The town was also formerly known as Stann Creek.

Guide to Dangriga Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Dangriga that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Dangriga, Belize
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More on Dangriga

The history of Dangriga dates back to the 18th century, when it was settled by the Garinagu, (or Black Caribs, as they were known by the British) who relocated from neighboring Honduras. Until recently, Dangriga was the second largest town in Belize, until recently surpassed by Orange Walk Town. The town was renamed Dangriga in the 1980s. The word means "standing waters" in the Garifuna language.

Most of the people in Dangriga are Garinagu, with also large proportions of Kriols and Mestizos. As a result of this mix, the town has a rich heritage in Carib African musical and religious traditions.

Drums Monument, Dangriga
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Visiting Dangriga

You can take a flight to Dangriga from Belize City. The town itself can be explored on foot while places farther away can be reached by taxi.

Places of Interest in Dangriga

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected nature site with waterfall and hiking trail.
Mayflower Archaeological Reserve
Site of a number of pre-Columbian ruins. There are also a couple of waterfalls in the area.

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