Gales Point is a city in Belize District in Belize.
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| Gales Point | ||
| province | Belize District | |
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| Residents | 450 | |
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background
Over 200 years ago some black Africans who had escaped slavery in Belize City settled here. Today, many of the approximately 500 residents have dedicated themselves to environmental protection and / or eco-tourism.
Gales Point is the only place in Belize where the culture of the Nigerian ancestors is still very well preserved and cultivated.
getting there
By bus
There is a daily bus between Belize City and Dangriga with a stop at Gales Point. This bus leaves Belize City at 5:00 a.m. via Gales Point to Dangriga, and returns at 5:00 p.m. via Gales Point to Belize City.
By car
By car from the Western Highway at La Democracia, turn onto the Costal Highway and follow this direction Dangriga consequences. At the next major junction at Southern Lagoon, turn left towards Gales Point
By boat
In Belize City you can rent a boat and take some highlights with you on the way to Gales Point
mobility
For almost all activities you need a boat and a guide. The community phone at 209/8031 will definitely help here.
activities
- Watch manatees - The lagoons around Gales Point have one of the world's largest concentrations of manatee. Of course you can watch manatees here. There is a marked area in which there are numerous manatees every day due to the seaweed. On a sightseeing tour, the boat drives to the edge of this "hot spot" and since the water is cloudy, unfortunately, one usually only sees manatee heads appear and then submerge. Usually this short sequence is not enough for a photo.
- Watching turtles - Depending on the season, it is possible to watch turtles laying eggs or hatching with a guide
- watching birds - Tours to the breeding colonies in the lagoons are offered.
- drums - In the Maroon Creole Drum School (Tel. 603/6051) it is possible to learn drums and how to make these musical instruments. The associated dances and the cultural significance are also transmitted. In just one hour of drumming lessons, the fundamental differences between the instruments are explained, simple rhythms are rehearsed and then played and improvised at the end.
- Ben Lomond's Cave - Tours are offered to this cave system, which is not far from Gales Point. The cave is considered easy to explore and shows many stalagmites and stalactites.
- fishing - Fishing trips by boat are also possible
- Boating - Traditional boats so-called dorys are rented with which you can explore the lagoons on your own
shop
- Sugar Snack Cafe & Gifts
- Martha's Store
kitchen
- Gentle's Cool Spot - A small bar & restaurant
- Manatee Lodge[1] - As a non-guest, a prior reservation is required
- Sugar Snack Cafe & Gifts - Coffee and cake are available here
nightlife
Gentle's Cool Spot - A small bar & restaurant
accommodation
Camping is with Metho's Coconut Camping possible
Several houses offer simple overnight stays, such as:
- Martha's Store
- Gentle's cool spot
The best place to stay in town is undoubtedly the Manatee Lodge [2].
Contact and more information about the individual accommodations are available at 209/8031 on the community telephone
health
Lagoons and tropical rainforests - a good mosquito repellent is definitely necessary
