| Known
locally as PG ....
 PG,
is the largest town in Southern Belize
and capitol of the Toledo District. The
3,500 inhabitants are mostly English speaking Garifuna and
East Indian. From Belize City to Punta Gorda is a comfortable and scenic four-hour
car ride, or five and a half hours by bus.
Toledo is an agricultural
and fishing district and the majority of its inhabitants live in small villages. With a population
of just under twenty-three thousand, it is Belize's least
populated district.
The public dock, off Front Street, marks the center
of town for most visitors. Immigration & Customs, along
with the post office are nearby.
The market is one block up the street. Along the way, Fajina
Craft Center, where sales support a "self empowerment"
organization of Mopan and Kechi Mayan women.
Wednesdays and Saturdays are the big market days.
Local produce, Guatemalan ware, and handcrafted items from
local Mayan artists can be purchased.
Things to Do .... Visitors have an opportunity to interact with Maya
indians, English speaking descendants of those who lived
in Belize thousands of years ago. Sleep in thatched-roof
huts in Maya Villages and sample
"caldo", a tasty Maya-made lunch of homemade tortillas
and chicken stew.
The Home Stay Program allows
visitors to stay in a Maya Village and participate with
the Maya as they perform their everyday tasks. Village guides
take you on tours to nearby caves and waterfall. Along the
way you will have the opportunity to learn about medicinal
plants and their uses. Listen to their Stories.
Getting There ....
Air
Maya Air and Tropic Air from Belize City
Private Vehicle
From Belize City it's 200 miles to PG. Take the Manatee
or Hummingbird highway to the Southern highway. Some
areas of Toledo District receive up to 170 inches of rain
annually. Best time to visit is during the dry season (February
- June).
Bus
Public Buses have scheduled daily runs
from Belize City and Belmopan.
See Belize as part of a Belize Explorer
Rainforest, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package
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