It might be known as ‘The Jewel’, a nickname that reflects its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, but Belize is not on the main Caribbean tourist trail just yet.

Dangriga is more or less the heart of the Garifuna culture in Belize, which is why the monument’s there. And its flagless poles sadden Hunt a bit more every year when he visits.

It has 165 students in grades kindergarten through 8. The student body consists of Garifuna, Mestizo and Creole children, three of the five dominant ethnic identities in Belize.

When gangs threatened Manolo de la Torre's life, he fled to London - and started cooking ...

He belongs to the Garifuna culture, of mixed African and indigneous Caribbean descent, who make up approximately 6% of Belize's population.

During the month of November, culminating on November 19, the towns of Dangriga and Punta Gorda in Belize come alive with festivities to commemorate the arrival of the Garifuna people from ...

Today in Belize, the predominant communities of Garifuna can be found in Hopkins, Punta Gorda, Barranco, Dangriga, Seine Bight, Libertad, and Georgetown. At Pals On The Beach hotel, in an outdoor ...

5. Dangriga Insider Monkey Score: 12 Cost of Living: $850 Average Rent (1-bedroom): $350 Dangriga is known to be the cultural capital of Belize.