rainforest to reef ...

Toledo is a district of dramatic contrasts, from its lush interior dotted with Maya temples, to the beautiful reef and offshore cayes.

Punta Gorda, the southernmost town in Belize, is Toledo's gateway to lush rainforest, waterfalls and rivers, extensive cave systems, and numerous national parks and protected areas teeming with wildlife.

Hike the jungle-clad foothills of the Maya Mountains, kaya our rivers, swim in one of the world's largest cave systems. Visit ancient Maya temples and explore the villages of their descendants, and tour the organic cacao orchards to learn more about our historic and modern day connections with chocolate - the food of the Gods!

The idyllic Port Honduras Marine Reserve offerd superb snorkelling and diving, and our world-class fishing grounds entice fly-fishers to return year after year. The Sapodilla Cayes form a hook at the southern end of the World Heritage Site Belize Barrier Reef, a diver's dream, and an area visited by whale sharks particularly between March and June.

Toledo's kaleidoscope of cultures is evident everywhere - the Maya farmers and Creole ladies at PG's bustling morning market, the evening sounds of traditional Garifuna drumming, the distinct East Indian cuisine, traces of the US Confederate settlers and their sugar plantations, and the Mennonites in their horse-drawn buggies.