Stann Creek district
Stann Creek is the 3rd largest district in Belize, with around 27,000 residents, and stretches north from Dangriga (which is about 2 hours south of Belize City) to the south in Placencia. Stann Creek lies just outside of the Mayan Mountain, and is covered with diverse terrain, including many rivers. The land is mostly used for agricultural purpose, citrus and banana production being the heart of Stann Creek.
The district capital of Stann Creek is the town Dangriga, which was recently changed from the name Stann Creek Town. The major cities that lie within Stann Creek district are Placencia, a popular tourist location, Dangriga, and Hopkins village, with the major of the residents being the Garifuna people.
Looking to explore the Stann Creek district? Below you will find some popular accommodations, listed by the major cities:
Dangriga Stann Creek Hopkins |
Placencia Blue Marlin Lodge Calico Jack’s Resort Chabil Mar Cozy Corner Green Parrot Beach Houses Inn at Robert’s Grove Laru Beya Resort Maya Beach Hotel Miller’s Landing Resort Ranguana Lodge Saks at Placencia Seaspray Hotel Singing Sands Soulshien Resort & Spa South Waters Resort The Placencia Hotel Westwind Belize |
Some popular tourist attractions include:
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Reserve
- Victoria’s Peak - Standing at 3,675 feet above sea level, this is Belize’s high point
- Big Creek - Main port for the banana industry
