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Blue Creek

Village in Toledo District, Belize

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Overview

Blue Creek is a village in the Toledo region of southern Belize, popular for its namesake creek and Rainforest Preserve, and for Hokeb Ha Cave.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Head north-west out of PG Town on the Southern Highway, and then at "Dump" junction (where the paved highway turns right and north) carry straight over and onto the unpaved road leading to the Maya villages.

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Getting around

The jungle trail starts just beyond the parking lot, and a 15-20 minute hike along a well-marked path will bring you to the IZE Research Station.

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UnderstandThe village was founded by Kek'chi and Mopan Maya families from San Antonio and Aguacate, is now also home to a number of Mennonite families.

Permits and feesVisitors wanting to use the Research Centre facilities and dock are asked to pay a small fee.

Get inHead north-west out of PG Town on the Southern Highway, and then at "Dump" junction (where the paved highway turns right and north) carry straight over and onto the unpaved road leading to the Maya villages.

Get aroundThe jungle trail starts just beyond the parking lot, and a 15-20 minute hike along a well-marked path will bring you to the IZE Research Station.

See

BuySimilar to Lubaantun, you will find many ladies at the parking lot selling baskets and embroidery (as well as a few Guatemalan made items).

EatYou may be able to arrange for lunch at the Research Station, or can buy snacks from the village shop.

DrinkSoft drinks are available from the Research Station, or from the village shop.

SleepIZE's research station has several rustic cabins, with meals provided at the main lodge/research station building.

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