Top Things to do in Toledo District
What to do and see in Toledo District, Toledo District: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Toledo District, Belize including Uxbenka (Uchben' kaj), Agouti Cacao Farm, Scarlet Macaw Viewing Area, The Chaos Oasis, Nim Li Punit (Big Hat), Junajpu' Chocolate, Lubaantun, The Belize Butterfly Collective, Iglesia San Pedro.
Restaurants in Toledo District
1. Uxbenka (Uchben' kaj)
2. Agouti Cacao Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Eladio's Chocolate adventure is a family operated business that process chocolate using ancient tools and techniques as past on by our Mayan ancestors. Its a business that showcasing from the seeds of a cacao to chocolate bar. At Eladio's we provide the following packages: 1. Handmade Mayan Chocolate Demo, 2. Mayan Food, 3. Mayan Homestays, 4. Mayan Music and Dances, 5. Organic Farm Tour etc......
3. Scarlet Macaw Viewing Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By mturos - Jarrettsville, United States
We just returned from our annual trip to Belize, and I am so happy we were able to spend one of those days with Raul. We met as planned on-time, and made the hike to the viewing areas. The hike is fairly steep in some spots, so be sure to wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes, and be sure to bring bug spray and water. Raul pointed out different birds and plants along the hike, and gave us a thorough history of the conservation efforts of the area, including the educational and environmental plans to discourage the killing of these beautiful birds and the illegal knocking down of trees in the reserve. We were lucky to find a flock of about 30 happy, noisy scarlet macaws. You will hear them before you see them, and it was stunning to see them in the wild. After a couple of hours we went back into Red Bank and floated down the Swayze (spelling?) River and saw more scarlet macaws. Raul was really great in knowing where the birds might be, and since he also trained with the Audubon Society, he pointed out other types of birds, as well as some of the bird sounds we heard while walking in the forest. It was a memorable, fun day, and it makes me happy that the flock is starting to rebound, thanks to efforts of Raul and other people who care about the ecosystem.
4. The Chaos Oasis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Chaos Oasis is a monument to the Maya completely made from recyclable materials: tire, glass and plastic bottles, started as an Earthship and continually evolving. We also have a large organic farm and a butterfly house.
5. Nim Li Punit (Big Hat)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
This Mayan site is known for its 25 intricately carved stelae, including a figure wearing a large headdress ("Big Hat").
Reviewed By ElgaK_12
We took a ship tour with a ferry to the mainland from Harvest Caye and then one hour by bus. The guides, Nate and Felix, descendants of the Mayans, were very knowledgeable and told us lots on the way. The drive was easy with little traffic. Felix told us the people use BMWs (Better Me Walk). Beautiful jungle paths through the site and a museum showing artifacts from the site.
6. Junajpu' Chocolate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Junajpu’ Chocolate is a small Belizean family business. We are passionate about cacao, and grateful to all life. It’s our mission at Junajpu’ to produce a magical, delicious and sustainable chocolate; in the same way our ancestors did over 2000 years ago. Visit our farm and learn how cacao is grown, then learn the traditional Maya chocolate making method - enjoying lots of samples along the way!
Reviewed By S653CXashleyc - Davie, United States
This is an amazing experience and so educational!! Martin and his family make chocolate making so fun and tasty, you also learn the Mayan ancestry of how chocolate became, i highly recommend this chocolate making experience to any and all groups traveling Belize!! It is such a positive and bubbly environment.
7. Lubaantun
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
The largest Mayan ruin in Southern Belize, dated to 700-900 AD, includes carefully cut limestone blocks which needed no mortar to hold them together.
Reviewed By kelleyst - Albuquerque, United States
Seven miles on a 4WD road to get here. The road itself is amazing as it winds through villages. There is little signage and we had to ask out way once. The ruins themselves are grand, only some restored partially, which for us was very interesting. The grounds are lovely. We loved the trip here.
