Capital: San Ignaciao
Population: 90,579 (2016)
Western Belize
72 miles from Belize City

Highlights:

• Green Hills Butterfly Ranch
• Belize Botanic Gardens
• Xunantunich, Cahal Pech and Caracol ancient Mayan ruins

Located in the western interior of Belize the Maya Mountains and known as the western frontier.  Showcasing some of nature’s most beautiful wonders are the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, the Belize Botanic Gardens, and the Medicinal Jungle Trail where you can learn about the origins of botanical medicines. Try cave tubing at Jaguar Paw and see artifacts that are at least 1,000 years old.