WESTERN HIGHWAY

The 51-mile road takes you from Belize City quickly past Hattieville, the Belize Zoo, La Democracia, and the capital city of Belmopan. The Western Highway is still in pretty good condition, and some sections have recently been resurfaced.

 

• Overall Road Condition: Very Good to Excellent
• Paved Section: 100%
• Gas Availability: Good

 

 

HUMMINGBIRD HIGHWAY

This 56-mile highway stretches from the Western Highway at Belmopan to Dangriga. The Hummingbird dips and swoops through some of the most lush, beautiful territory in Belize. This was once a very bumpy ride, but the highway is now in superb condition, making your trip a comfortable, enjoyable one. Take a break at the Blue Hole, where a swim in the sparkling blue water will refresh and exhilirate you. The Hummingbird extends about 33 miles from the Western Highway to the village of Middlesex, and then it is known as the Stann Creek Valley Road. The section into Dangriga Town is fully paved.

 

Overall Road Condition: Excellent

Paved Section: 100%

Gas Availability: Fair to Poor - best to gas up at Belmopan or near Dangriga

 

 

SOUTHERN HIGHWAY

This 55 miles stretch from Dangriga Town to Big Creek. The Southern Highway, long reputed as being the highway in the worst condition in Belize, is now paved and in excellent condition. Road crews are working fast and furiously to reconstruct the recently destroyed Kendal Bridge.

 

Overall Road Condition: Excellent

Paved Section: 100%

Gas Availability: Fair to Poor -- advisable to gas up in Dangriga, Independence or Placencia.

 

FLYING TO BIG CREEK

Belize Philip Goldson International Airport To Dangriga Airstrip: 35 Mins

Dangriga Airstrip to Placencia Airstrip: 15 Mins

Placencia Airstrip to Savanna Airport (Independence): 5mins

Savanna Airstrip to Big Creek: A Driving Distance Of 5 Mins