Orange Walk Town

Orange Walk Town is the capital of the Orange Walk neighborhood 57 miles north of Belize City. The agricultural town is not a tourist hotspot but a good base for explorations of Northern Belize and the Mayan ruins Lamanai.

Travel to Orange Walk Town

Orange Walk Town is a little over an hour from the airport in Belize City, up the Northern Highway. The Highway is commonly called the Belize-Corozal road, and runs right through the center of town. There is a toll booth on the approach to the Town from Belize City (or simply Belize, as the local residents put it). The road is paved and generally in good condition, although like anywhere in Northern Belize, one must be careful in the wet season. During the sugar cane season, watch out for the many large cane trucks.

How to get around in Orange Walk Town

Walking is the best way to get around the downtown area. The market area between the Corozal road and Main Street gets going early in the morning. There are many small to medium shops and restaurants. Do not miss the carts selling breakfast tacos. Walking anywhere in the town is fairly safe, especially in groups, and the people are friendly and will be happy to chat.

However walking at night, especially alone or even in pairs in not considered safe, you won't see the average local out after dark as they tend to get robbed and or assaulted.

What to see in Orange Walk Town

The best attraction in the area is Lamanai and the Mayan ruins up the river. You can catch a boat or bus tour from Orange Walk. The boat will be easier on your kidneys, as the road is quite rough. The river tour is also a great way to see crocodiles, fruit bats, spider monkeys and hundreds of different bird species including many species of herons. Many of the hotels here can arrange the tour for you.

Corozal is a short drive to the north with its beautiful bay, and Chetumal, Mexico just past that. Progresso Lagoon is also a great place to visit, as is Honey Camp Lagoon.

Banquitas House of Culture is a cultural center for the northern region of Belize, a museum, and an art school.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Orange Walk Town

The Belize Bank on Main Street will change euros and US dollars, but not Mexican pesos. Scotia Bank is similar. To change Mexican pesos into Belizean dollars, go to the store called Baba's, that faces on the main square (near the clock tower). Inside Baba's there is a teller window where pesos can be changed to Belizean dollars at a reasonable rate. There is no indication on the outside of the store that this service is available.

Halal Restaurants in Orange Walk Town

There will be many street vendors selling tacos and the like in the morning. Try them. While you are in Belize, be sure to have some salbutes - fried corncakes, tomatoes, Chicken - available at a couple of places along main street. There are a lot of Chinese restaurants in Belize, and they are usually pretty good, especially the bigger ones.

Of course the staple of Belizean cuisine is Chicken - barbequed Chicken, Rice and beans, flour Tortillas and potato salad.

One of the better places to eat Halal in Orange Walk is the Lamanai Riverside Retreat. The menu emphasizes seafood. There are no Vegetarian options on the menu, but the staff are happy to work out a Vegetarian plate.

• Panificadora La Popular - 1 Bethias Lane one of the central veins connecting to Main Street ☎ +1 501 322-3472 - BZ$0.35-3.00 (Belize#Buy|Belizean dollars) This bakery has been providing the town with fresh bread and tasty treats since 1955, and is definitely a favorite stop for the local residents. They are best known for their abundant selection of Mexican-style sweet breads and pastries baked daily.

• Sing Wong Chinese Restaurant - Main Street between St. Christopher's Hotel and the Banquitas House of Culture ☎ +1 501 322-0018 One of the oldest Chinese restaurants in town, offering great Chinese food, sea food and Vegetarian dishes. Take out is available.

• Paniscea Restaurant Main and La Democracia Streets north end of Main St. on the right side ☎ +501 623-7200 - about BZ$10 to BZ$ 30 per person Pleasant Belizean lunches, international fare at dinner hour. Run by Doug, a very pleasant Canadian expatriate. Outdoor dining overlooking the New River (bug spray supplied without extra charge as needed). Very nicely prepared food and pleasant service.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Orange Walk Town

Orange Walk Town - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Orange Walk Town, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Orange Walk Town. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Orange Walk Town and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Orange Walk Town. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Orange Walk Town. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inOrange Walk Town: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Orange Walk Town.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Orange Walk Town: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Orange Walk Town, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Orange Walk Town.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Orange Walk Town, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Orange Walk Town, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Orange Walk Town, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Orange Walk Town, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Orange Walk Town without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Orange Walk Town is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Orange Walk Town.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• St. Christopher Hotel, Main Street (near the Banquitas House of Culture) is clean and reasonable. Some rooms have air conditioning, and it is a five minutes walk from the center of town. The hotel also has free Wifi for guests, and a nice garden (invaded by mosquitoes at nightfall). BZ$80 for a double, without a/c, breakfast included. Tours to Lamanai can be booked (BZ$100): the boat picks you directly at the back of the garden.
• Lamanai Riverside Retreat. Small hotel with three rooms each with bath and air conditioning, right on the New River. The hotel will happily set up a tent or two for additional guests (shower and toilet accessible). The hotel will be happy to help with travel and sightseeing information, and can book boat tours to Lamanai that pick you up directly at the hotel's little dock. This is also a great restaurant. Located on Lamanai Alley, (501) 302-3955, email:@

• Hotel de la Fuente - 14 Main Street ☎ +1 501 322-2290 - BZ$80 to BZ$260 Orange Walk Town's up-scale option. Rooms facing the inner courtyard or the rear (i.e., away from the road) are quiet. Quite clean, well-functioning air conditioning. Some rooms with kitchenette.

• Lamanai Riverside Retreat - Lamanai alley food around BZ$15restaurant

• Acuario Club - 33 San Fransisco Street

Travel Next

Drive through the surrounding countryside. Be sure to visit some of the smaller towns in the neighborhood - August Pine Ridge, San Pablo, San Narciso, etc. Mennonite communities abound. You can recognize them by their perfectly tended farms.

2nd Class buses (no air conditioning, and usually no "trunk" for suitcases) run regularly from Orange Walk to Belize City, usually no more than 2 hours one way. From Belize City, you can connect to almost anywhere else in the nation. While avoiding Belize City is desirable, it is almost unavoidable if you want to make bus connections to other locations.

Day trips to the Mayan ruins at Lamanai by boat can be arranged by the better hotels in town. The trips typically include lunch, admission to the ruins, and a tour of the ruins in a large group with a government-certified guide. The boat trip (if the captain isn't rushed) offers some good opportunities to see the bird life and other wildlife on the river.

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