10 unforgettable things to do in the “forgotten” district of Toledo, Belize
1: Visit a Maya site.
There are 5 major Maya sites in the Toledo district and many others that remain unexcavated. The most famous and easily accessible are Nim Ni Punit and Lubaantun. Pusilha, Uxbenka and Xnaheb are harder to get to and require a guide.
2: Visit a Cacao Farm
Toledo is often called โthe cradle of chocolateโ. There are many small subsistence family farms in the area growing cacao. Eladio Popโs Agouti farm is one of the most famous. There are also several chocolate makers, Ixcacao, Cotton tree Chocolate and Tโchil, who offer tours of their farms and demonstrate how to make chocolate.
3: Shop at Punta Gorda market
This vibrant event takes place every Wednesday and Friday. Here you can witness the Maya from the surrounding villages, selling their fresh produce among other things ginger, cacao, beans, corn, turmeric (yellow ginger), hot pepper (ground), other spices and colorful hammocks (this is probably the cheapest place to buy them in Belize)
7: Swim in Blue Creek Cave
Locally known as Hokeb Ha which means where the water enters the earth, a short hike takes you to the opening of the cave and the beautiful azure blue pool. Swimming into the cave you are enveloped in darkness of a different world
Hokeb Ha Cave photos ยฉiTravelBelize.com
https://itravelbelize.com/hokeb-ha-cave-blue-creek-toledo-belize/
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