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| province | Orange Walk District | |
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Blue Creek Village is a place in Orange Walk District in Belize.
background
This place was founded in 1958 by Mennonites from Mexico. Today these Mennonites are quite open to modern technology, just like the Mennonites in Spanish lookout. Deeply rooted in ancient traditions combined with modern agriculture, this results in the most effective agricultural town in all Belize. The Mennonites are not only open to modern agriculture, eco-tourism is also seen as an increasing source of income.
getting there
By car from Orange Walk above Yo Creek and San Felipe in the direction Rio Bravo Conservation Area about 16 km behind San Felipe
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Farmland, fields and pastures characterize the place. This in the middle of the rainforest and operated by Mennonites.
- Many Mennonites make their living making furniture
- A Mayan ruin has been discovered near the city. This can be visited
activities
- Get to know the life, work and philosophy of the Mennonites
- horse riding
- Visit to the Mayan ruins
- Canoeing on the Rio Hondo and Rio Bravo
accommodation
- Blue Creek Hillside Bed and Breakfast, P.O. Box 2, Orange Walk Town. Tel.: 501 323 0155, Email: [email protected]. The only accommodation in town, and the only tourist facility in the Mennonite world. In addition to accommodation, there is also food, snacks and a gift shop. Guided tours can also be booked here.
health
Practical advice
There is a telephone at Blue Creek Hillside Bed & Breakfast (see Accommodation).
trips
literature
Web links
Bluecreek [1]
