Zona Arqueológica de KohunlichHoney Camp LagoonLamanai MuseumAlbion IslandNohmulPull Trouser Swamp
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Cacao

Cacao is a town in Orange Walk district, Belize of about 2,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 28 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 29 churches. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich, Honey Camp Lagoon and Lamanai Museum.

18.1946° N, 88.6953° WPop. 2,056

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see16
Notable114
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich, heritage site near Cacao
Must-see

Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich

Heritage site · 34 km · Othón P. Blanco

Honey Camp Lagoon, lake near Cacao
Must-see

Honey Camp Lagoon

Lake · 40 km

Lamanai Museum, heritage site near Cacao
Must-see

Lamanai Museum

Heritage site · 60 km

Places near Cacao by type

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One day from Cacao

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:24 pm

146 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cacao
  2. Albion Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Honey Camp Lagoonlake · 45 min
  4. Pull Trouser Swampnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Nohmulheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlichheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cacao
Today’s loopCacaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cacao?

Albion Island (island, about 8 km), Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich (heritage site, about 34 km), Nohmul (heritage site, about 15 km), Pull Trouser Swamp (nature spot, about 17 km), Pulltrouser Swamp (heritage site, about 17 km), Honey Camp Lagoon (lake, about 40 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cacao?

102 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Cacao?

Douglas, about 12 km by road; Nohmul (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cacao?

Sapote Lagoon, about 27 km by road; Chan Laguna (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cacao?

Start in Cacao, visit Albion Island, then Honey Camp Lagoon, then Pull Trouser Swamp, then Nohmul, then Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.