Belize City | Northern Belize | Orange Walk/Cayo District/Maya Mountains | Southern Belize | The Cayes
Orange Walk is the second-largest district in Belize. This northwest section of the country is full of contrasts, from the ancient Maya sites to the modern-day Orange Walk Town; from Old Order Mennonite farmers to large scale sugar cane plantations; from the flat, dry plains to thick rainforests and lagoons. For travelers who love adven-ture and desire to get off of the beaten path, Orange Walk District is an ideal destination.

Following the Western Highway, travelers to Cayo will find the adventure center of Belize, rich with tropical foliage, wildlife and waterfalls. Cayo is home to the largest Maya site in Belize, Caracol, and the most photographed ruin of Xunantunich. It also offers some of the best canoeing, river rafting, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking in Belize.

The Thousand Foot Falls, occasionally referred to as Hidden Valley Falls, is actually 1,600 ft. (480 meters) high, and is believed to be the highest waterfall in all of Central America. Located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, the Falls include a small store and picnic tables at the public viewpoint, which is open daily to visitors.