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Local favourite lake · Orange Walk, Belize

Big Pond

Big Pond is a lake in Orange Walk, Belize.

Big Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Big Pond

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Big Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 17.94043, -88.57722. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Big Pond full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Big Pond yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Big Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Big Pond?

    Nearby: Honey Camp Lagoon (lake, 24 km), Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, 25 km), Lamanai Museum (fort, 27 km), Altún Ha (fort, 39 km), Bermudian Landing Community Baboon Sanctuary (sanctuary, 53 km), Shipstern Conservation & Management Area (sanctuary, 69 km).