Belize
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is the main town of Toledo District in southern Belize, and the country's southernmost town. It has a unique charm shaped by a blend of cultures, including Garifuna and Maya.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Placencia Airport
- Best season
- Jan–Mar
- Time zone
- America/Belize
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Moho River
A river flowing through Guatemala and Belize, navigable by boat year-round from Santa Teresa to its mouth. It's a great way to take in jungle scenery along the river.
Nature
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande flows through the Toledo District in southern Belize, emptying into the Caribbean Sea near Punta Gorda. Its roughly 85-kilometer course winds through tranquil natural scenery.
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