Stann Creek district, Belize

Places to visit near Dangriga

Dangriga is a town in Stann Creek district, Belize, home to about 10,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 16 waterfalls, 8 caves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1 km), Tobacco Caye (25 km) and Five Blues Lake National Park (52 km).

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Dangriga, Belize
Dangriga, Stann Creek district, Belize. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dangriga at a glance

Location
Stann Creek district, Belize
Population
about 10,750
Coordinates
16.9697° N, 88.2331° W
Places within 50 km
66 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Dangriga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dangriga: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Dangriga, by type

Waterfalls near Dangriga

47 waterfalls within 100 km of Dangriga. The closest is New Waterfall (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Dangriga

45 caves within 100 km of Dangriga. The closest is Pomona Cave System (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dangriga

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dangriga. The closest is Canada Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dangriga

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dangriga. The closest is Commerce Bight Lagoon (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dangriga

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dangriga. The closest is Gra Gra Lagoon National Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dangriga

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dangriga. The closest is Thatch Caye (20 km); the best-known is Tobacco Caye (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Dangriga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dangriga
  2. 1 km Sacred Heart Catholic Church · church, Stann Creek
  3. 2 km Drums of Our Fathers · heritage site, Stann Creek
  4. 23 km Tobacco Caye · river spot, Stann Creek
  5. 26 km Gra Gra Lagoon National Park · national park, Stann Creek
  6. 3 km Gulisi Garifuna Museum · museum, Stann Creek
  7. 1 km Back to Dangriga

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How to reach Dangriga

    All places near Dangriga by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dangriga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1647New Waterfall (21 km)
    Caves845Pomona Cave System (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1332Canada Hill (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs923Commerce Bight Lagoon (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens622Gra Gra Lagoon National Park (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves421Thatch Caye (20 km)
    Beaches & coast514Blunt Point (7 km)
    Churches15Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage35Drums of Our Fathers (2 km)
    Museums14Gulisi Garifuna Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions02Robinson Point Light (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Al Falah (72 km)

    Dangriga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dangriga?

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Gulisi Garifuna Museum (museum, about 1 km), Drums of Our Fathers (heritage site, about 2 km), Tobacco Caye (river spot, about 25 km), Gra Gra Lagoon National Park (national park, about 5 km), Blunt Point (beach, about 7 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 16 waterfalls, 8 caves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Dangriga?

    New Waterfall, about 21 km by road; Antelope Falls (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Dangriga?

    Pomona Cave System, about 17 km by road; St. Hermans Cave (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dangriga?

    Canada Hill, about 13 km by road; Carib Hill (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dangriga?

    Start in Dangriga, visit Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then Drums of Our Fathers, then Tobacco Caye, then Gra Gra Lagoon National Park, then Gulisi Garifuna Museum, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dangriga?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Dangriga

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dangriga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dangriga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.