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Belize Botanic Gardens, San Ignacio

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#9 of 26 in Parks in Cayo
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Explore the 18 hectares (45 acres) of native and exotic plant species at Belize Botanic Gardens, a pristine garden located on the picturesque banks of the Macal River. Focused on sustainable cultivation of plant life, the gardens educate visitors on the world of exotic plants and the importance of their conservation in nature. Explore the different sections, including an orchid house, plants of the Maya, and palms of Belize. Use our Cayo vacation builder to add Belize Botanic Gardens and other attractions to your Cayo vacation plans.
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  • June 30, 2017
    It is a very beautiful place to explore with numerous trails and flowers to see. There are also numerous birds in the area and some animals. Fortunately, I was able to see a couple of animals i had ne...  more »
  • June 16, 2017
    The gardens were gorgeous, large, and diverse. We learned about medicinal herbs and learned how to make crickets out of palm fronds.  more »
  • May 1, 2017
    What a fantastic place! If you can, ask for Lucas, the owner, to give you a walk around the gardens. His knowledge is incredible and he will keep you entertained with a very hands on walk. We even saw...  more »
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