Located in: Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize, Central America

Dangriga is the largest town in the country, this municipality is divided by the North Stann Creek River and once again by another wide creek. It is a busy town, sustained by the thousands of acres of citrus cultivation in the fertile valley nearby.

It has been stated that Dangriga was one of the first European settlements here, dating back to the 17th century. Latterly, it became a haven for fishermen and subsistence farmers.

The majority of Its citizens are Black Caribs, descendants of the 1823 settlement which is commemorated every year on November 19th with house to house dancing, public ceremonies and re-enactment of the first landing.

Dangriga has a piped water supply, three fling stations, three banks, two secondary schools, five elementary schools, a public library, civic center and a cinema.

The town provides a convenient embarkation point for excursions to the many coral islands off-shore. The distance from Belize City by sea is only 36 miles. By road, one motors through 105 miles of all weather road which cuts through fertile lands and thick hardwood forests.