Hostels in DANGRIGA, BELIZE

City Dangriga- Deep Rooted in History and Culture

Dangriga is the largest city in Southern Belize and is the capital of the Stann Creek.  Home of the unique ethnic group of the Garifuna, the descendents of shipwrecked slaves, this city is famous for their religious and musical traditions and the local music band of the Punta Rock. The wooden houses on perches and a tranquil milieu set up the right backdrop for a relaxing holiday.

History
The earliest settlement of Garinagu in this city dates back to 1832 before the British made it a colony and named this city British Honduras. Logging and wood industry attracted investors from all over, which made the city flourishing. The Garífuna culture is well preserved even now in this city, which takes its name from the a Garífuna word that translates into "standing waters"

Popular Places
Though it is a coastal city, Dangriga has no beaches or water sports to its credit. Island hopping is a popular activity in this city as there are three islands nearby including Man-o-War Caye, Southwater Caye, and Tobacco Caye, which are perfect for scuba diving, snorkelling or fishing.

Walk down the memory lane to explore the Maya ruins in the Mayflower Archaeological Reserve. The most important nature reserve in this city, is a must see spot. Spreading over 400 square kilometres along the eastern slopes of Maya mountains, this nature park was founded for the preservation of the jaguars. Nature trail in this ancient forest land is a popular activity not only among tourists but research scientists as well.

Getting Around
Public buses are the cheapest means to go around the city, a good guide is to have some change handy to pay for your travel. Taxis are also popular options to move around this city.

Places of Entertainment   
Dangriga is famous for its interesting shopping options where you could pick up local arts and crafts at affordable rates. Nicknamed as the cultural capital of Belize, this city is the right place to pick some of the exceptional souvenirs and artefacts, which fall easy on your pocket as well. There are many restaurants and pubs where you could sample the exceptional cuisine of the region, dominated by fish and seafood preparations. It has an interesting night life as well. The local bars play Punta rock bands and karaoke shows to enliven the night times.
 
Accommodation Options
Deluxe hotel resorts, youth hostels, camping, Bed & Breakfast, budget hotels, guesthouse, apartments – the accommodation options are too good for a city of this size.  The guests have a good choice of accommodation options that match their needs and budget.

Currency
 Belize Dollar is the currency in Dangriga and one Belize Dollar is equal to half the US dollar value, check the news and internet for the latest exchange rates. US dollars are widely accepted in this city. Other currencies can be exchanged in banks or foreign exchange counters.

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